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South Africa 3-0 Ireland
But it's another line-out lost!
Kelleher's throw is too high and James Ryan can only tip it on.
We take a pause for a scrum.
Summary
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Mack Hansen crosses for Ireland in the 33rd minute
Cheslin Kolbe scores for SA's first try on 52 minutes
Ireland now four points ahead of South Africa in Pool B
World number one side Ireland beat world champions South Africa
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'Frantic start'published at 20:09 British Summer Time 23 September 2023
South Africa 3-0 Ireland
Chris Henry
Former Ireland flanker on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra and Radio UlsterIt'd been a frantic 90 seconds, or more, of rugby. The collisions, the physicality, the amount of double and triple man tackles that both sides have done has been astonishing.
What a frantic start!
'A fantastic start'published at 20:09 British Summer Time 23 September 2023
South Africa 3-0 Ireland
Bobby Skinstad
Former South Africa captain on BBC Radio 5 LiveI'm only just breathing! What a phase of play that was.
A fantastic start from both sides.
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South Africa 3-0 Ireland
Ireland win the penalty after Faf de Klerk rushes from the line and knocks he ball on.
it was deemed deliberate so it's a penalty rather than a scrum, but there's no card.
Sexton sends the kick just outside the 22.
Penalty - South Africa 3-0 Irelandpublished at 20:07 British Summer Time 23 September 2023
Manie Libbok (Six mins)
Manie Libbok, who has come under a bit of stick over his kicking from the tee, makes no mistake and lands the opening points.
What a start in Paris!
Postpublished at 20:06 British Summer Time 23 September 2023
South Africa 0-0 Ireland
Play is brought back for a penalty as Ireland are off their feet at a ruck.
South Africa look to the posts and Ireland will be lucky if they get away with just a three-point loss here.
Postpublished at 20:05 British Summer Time 23 September 2023
South Africa 0-0 Ireland
Ireland lose the throw and South Africa manage to clear.
Suddenly they are in the Irish 22 and Kurt-Lee Arendse is almost through but he's soon swallowed up by green shirts.
The pressure continues!
Image source, InphoPostpublished at 20:03 British Summer Time 23 September 2023
South Africa 0-0 Ireland
James Ryan wins the throw and Ireland begin to batter the South African defence.
Ireland win the penalty advantage as the Springboks fail to roll away, and play is brought back after the reigning champions snatch the ball.
Sexton goes to the corner....
Postpublished at 20:02 British Summer Time 23 September 2023
South Africa 0-0 Ireland
South Africa immediately look to fire it wide by Faf de Klerk's pass is too high and it's out for a line out inside the Springbok 22.
Ireland have the throw and this is a great base to start!
Ronan Kelleher absolutely smashed Damian Willemse with the first tackle of the game and that's set the tone nicely.
'It's unbelievable up here'published at 20:00 British Summer Time 23 September 2023
South Africa 0-0 Ireland
Bobby Skinstad
Former South Africa captain on BBC Radio 5 LiveThe stadium just belted out those anthems. We had to take the headphones off. It's unbelievable up here, it's set up brilliantly now.
Kick-offpublished at 20:00 British Summer Time 23 September 2023
South Africa 0-0 Ireland
HERE WE GO!
Johnny Sexton sends the ball deep into the South African half.
'Ireland are well capable of winning this game'published at 19:59 British Summer Time 23 September 2023
South Africa v Ireland (20:00 BST)
Jonny Bell
Former Ulster and Ireland centre on BBC Radio UlsterNobody wants to say it, they're scared of jinxing Ireland, but I think Ireland are well capable of winning this game.
It's not going to be easy and they have to get a lot of things right, but I think they've got a very settled and experienced team, they know the pressure.
Postpublished at 19:58 British Summer Time 23 September 2023
South Africa v Ireland (20:00 BST)
Here's a reminder of the Ireland team tonight.
Image source, InphoImage caption, Ireland Backs
Image source, BBC SportImage caption, Ireland forwards
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South Africa v Ireland (20:00 BST)
Johnny Sexton looked really emotional at the end of the anthems and gave a little point to the crowd as Ireland's Call came to an end.
He knows how big this is.
'I can see Ireland kicking more'published at 19:57 British Summer Time 23 September 2023
South Africa v Ireland (20:00 BST)
Jonny Bell
Former Ulster and Ireland centre on BBC Radio UlsterThere will be a tactical play this weekend, I can see Ireland kicking a little bit more and trying to turn that defence around, trying to put a bit more pressure and not giving South Africa those early hits that that energises their defence and the team.
Postpublished at 19:56 British Summer Time 23 September 2023
South Africa v Ireland (20:00 BST)
The teams are out and this is going to be some set of anthems.
Ireland's Call is first up.
Postpublished at 19:55 British Summer Time 23 September 2023
South Africa v Ireland (20:00 BST)
Anyone else pumped for this one? It's going to be HUGE!
Postpublished at 19:54 British Summer Time 23 September 2023
South Africa v Ireland (20:00 BST)
Here come South Africa and Ireland in Paris.
The noise is incredible. WOW!
Hitting the right notespublished at 19:54 British Summer Time 23 September 2023
South Africa v Ireland (20:00 BST)
Irish singer Dermot Kennedy is in Paris for tonight's game, where he will watch some rugby 'Giants'.
Ireland will be hoping the Springboks don't have too much 'Power'' over them but you know Andy Farrell's men 'Won't Back Down'.
Hopefully this won't be 'An Evening I Won't Forget'...
That will mean 'Something To Someone', presumably.
In the worst case and Ireland lose, there will be 'Better Days' ahead.
Sorry, I'll see myself out....
Image source, InphoPostpublished at 19:53 British Summer Time 23 September 2023
South Africa v Ireland (20:00 BST)
Jonny Bell
Former Ulster and Ireland centre on BBC Radio UlsterA team that are comfortable in possession like Ireland and like to put the ball through phases against a team who are very happy without the ball, who will put so much pressure on Ireland and try to force errors in the right parts of the pitch and obviously try to capitalise and get their power game going.
They conserve energy, they have big men and they like to play on the right parts of the pitch so they want to get into Ireland's 22 as effectively and as efficiently as they can and they'll use their defence to try and smother and force mistakes through Ireland.