The Springboks are not yet absolutely certain of a place in the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals, but only a highly unlikely scenario would prevent them from advancing.
Ireland's coaching staff insist that Scotland's two comfortable wins will not change their approach to next Saturday in their final Rugby World Cup pool match.
Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend admitted they have their work cut out if they are to reach the World Cup quarter-finals.
Scotland romped to the bonus-point victory they required over Tonga at Stade de Nice to keep alive their hopes of qualification for the knockout phase.
While many believe Springbok centre Jesse Kriel was lucky to avoid further sanction for a dangerous tackle against Scotland on Sunday, Rassie Erasmus says the referees made the right decision.
The Springboks refuse to look beyond their next World Cup clash against Romania, despite the massive battle against Ireland that awaits.