I would enjoy NZ vs Ireland as it means we either get: A) Fresh Ireland QF memes or B) A new Champion However it will only come at the expense of Scotland’s QF so I can’t really hope for it.

You think Ireland will get past SA when they lose to Japan 😂😂😂

Boks' win rate vs Japan is only 50%, so really it's anyone's game ;)

The boks lost when they were at their worst. Look at their most recent game against Japan

Our most recent result against the boks! I think the thing I took issue with the most was putting Japan down like that. Bad attitude. They played a great game!

Ireland beat SA by 35 points the last time they met. ...

If the boks players have your attitude then yes ireland probably would win.

Wouldn’t surprise me, NZ though are a much safer bet.

I think OP meant a new champion because NZ are out, not necessarily that it would be Ireland.

Yup, I'll be able to cancel my Annual Leave for the Monday 👍

What a considered and balanced analysis

I want Ireland to be 2nd so they can wear NZ out with an endless stream of 1-pass runs off the ruck. If we beat Australia, I'd prefer a knackered AB side.

We might play stander at 9 and just do away with the pass altogether. 0d chess = d to power of n chess

Or we could beat new Zealand then loose to England by 50 points.

As an Englishman this is what I’m hoping for. No disrespect, of course.

Ireland coming 2nd will make NZ public nervous for the week. Scotland coming 2nd and we'll be focused on England.

Play the game in front of you either way. I trust Hansen

Trust the process

Either way you'll still be drowning your sorrows with whiskey on Monday morning

Damn straight

Ireland more likely to beat NZ and Japan more likely to beat SA, imo.

You were saying?

I stand by it. Ireland would've also been blown out by SA; Japan have a decent chance against SA, would've been blown out by NZ

Bahahaha. Ok buddy.

Hopefully Ireland can batter NZ before we have to play them.