Ireland veteran Conor Murray can't wait for the challenge of facing the world-champion Springboks in the Rugby World Cup this weekend.
Ireland captain Johnny Sexton and coach Andy Farrell are under no illusions as to the challenge that awaits them when they face the Springboks in their RWC Pool B clash next week.
After becoming Ireland's all-time leading points scorer in a crushing Rugby World Cup win over Tonga, Johnny Sexton joked his young son will chase down his record.
Johnny Sexton became Ireland's all-time record points scorer by leading his country to a 59-16 bonus-point victory against Tonga in the Rugby World Cup.
Springbok great Victor Matfield believes Rassie Erasmus is leaving his position as South Africa's director of rugby to take up a similar role in Ireland after the Rugby World Cup in France.
Prop Andrew Porter revealed that the entire Irish squad believes they will exorcise their Rugby World Cup demons in France this year.