The Springbok Women put in a gallant performance but went down 31-17 to Scotland as they started their WXV2 campaign at the Danie Craven Stadium in Stellenbosch.
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell is relishing facing three-time Rugby World Cup champions New Zealand in the last eight after their demolition of Scotland on Saturday.
Scotland coach Gregor Townsend gave credit to a rampant Irish side that trounced his charges 36-14 to knock the Scots out of the Rugby World Cup in Paris on Saturday.
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.
Jamie Ritchie said Scotland will "fire every bullet in our gun" in this Saturday's Paris showdown with Ireland as they bid to stay in the World Cup.
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.