Ireland bring down the Boks: See how epic battle unfolded

It’s a blockbuster in Paris as two of the Rugby World Cup favourites in Ireland and South Africa lock horns. Join The Roar for live scores and commentary from 5am (AEST).

Game information

Venue: Stade de France, Paris
Kick-off: 5am (AEST)
Streaming: Stan Sport
Betting: South Africa $1.72, Ireland $2.08 – odds via PlayUp

Teams

South Africa

1. Steven Kitshoff, 2. Bongi Mbonambi, 3. Frans Malherbe, 4. Eben Etzebeth, 5. Franco Mostert, 6. Siya Kolisi (c), 7. Pieter-Steph du Toit, 8. Jasper Wiese, 9. Faf de Klerk, 10. Manie Libbok, 11. Cheslin Kolbe, 12. Damian de Allende, 13. Jesse Kriel, 14. Kurt-Lee Arendse, 15. Damian Willemse.

Replacements: 16. Dean Fourie, 17. Ox Nche, 18. Trevor Nyakane, 19. Jean Kleyn, 20. RG Snyman, 21. Marco van Staden, 22. Kwagga Smith, 23. Cobus Reinach.

Ireland

1. Andrew Porter, 2. Ronan Kelleher, 3. Tadhg Furlong, 4. Tadhg Beirne, 5. James Ryan, 6. Peter O’Mahony, 7. Josh van der Flier, 8. Caelan Doris, 9. Jamison Gibson-Park, 10. Johnny Sexton (c), 11. James Lowe, 12. Bundee Aki, 13. Garry Ringrose, 14. Mack Hansen, 15. Hugo Keenan.

Replacements: 16. Dan Sheehan, 17. Dave Kilcoyne, 18. Finlay Bealham, 19. Iain Henderson, 20. Ryan Baird, 21. Conor Murray, 22. Jack Crowley, 23. Robbie Henshaw.

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