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.
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.
Peter Horne laughed off any concerns from the South Africa camp that Scotland and Ireland may conspire to eliminate the Springboks with an unlikely result that suits both teams in Saturday night's Pool B showdown in Paris.
Ireland Hooker Dan Sheehan says the players understand the complex permutations of securing a quarter-final berth at the Rugby World Cup.
Finn Russell is excited about the challenge that lies ahead against Ireland, as he knows he can't afford to put a foot wrong when the two sides meet in Paris on Saturday night.
Springbok head coach Jacques Nienaber "hopes" Ireland and Scotland will not resort to match-fixing in their final Pool B match this weekend.