Ireland ended Scotland's Rugby World Cup campaign by beating them 36-14 in Paris to set up a quarter-final rematch with New Zealand.
Peter O'Mahony is begrudgingly accepting praise for his 100th international cap because Ireland's mission to lift the Webb Ellis Cup is the end goal.
The Springboks know they need to be ready for any eventuality as they await their Rugby World Cup fate on Saturday when Ireland line up against Scotland in the Pool B decider.
In-form centre Bundee Aki knows Scotland pose a "massive threat" to Ireland's Rugby World Cup aspirations due to his experiences with the British and Irish Lions.
Former All Black Jeff Wilson reckons Ian Foster was correct to imply that the Ireland v South Africa match lacked entertainment in comparison to New Zealand's efforts.
Pierre Schoeman is eager to extend his 'miracle' World Cup beyond this weekend as he prepares for Saturday’s critical Paris showdown with Pool B rivals Ireland.