The Springboks top the table with 15 points with Ireland a point adrift and Scotland on 10.
TOURS, FRANCE - Ireland forwards coach Paul O'Connell said on Wednesday he is confident his players can handle the pressure of their final Rugby World Cup pool match with Scotland this weekend because they have become used to high-stakes games.
O'Connell speaks with authority having appeared at four World Cups, including the 2007 edition also hosted by France when Ireland had a disastrous campaign and bowed out in the pool stage. "It's always a big strength of ours how much the lads love playing for Ireland, how important the history of the team is.FREAKISH ATHLETE
"They have a big appetite around just getting better and improving, both individually and as a group.
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