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.
The Springboks haven't changed their preparation for Sunday's opponents Romania, and do not see them as an opponent they can afford to take lightly.
The Springboks' thoughts were still with Malcolm Marx on Friday after his tournament-ending injury, which they described as not just a loss for South Africa but the whole Rugby World Cup.
The man of granite that is Marco van Staden is ready to take his place in the middle of the scrum, if that's what the Springboks need.
Springbok scrumhalf Jaden Hendrikse admits he still can't quite believe he is about to make his debut for South Africa at the Rugby World Cup.
Springbok tighthead prop Vincent Koch is excited about his first start since 2019, and says the Boks have identified several areas they want to work on against Romania.