Schmidt: Ireland will have to punch above weight in potential South Africa tie

Joe Schmidt believes Ireland will have to punch above their weight to knock out South Africa in what is now a likely quarter-final match-up at the World Cup in Japan.

Schmidt: Ireland will have to punch above weight in potential South Africa tie
Sun, 22 Sep, 2019 - 14:52
Press Association

Joe Schmidt believes Ireland will have to punch above their weight to knock out South Africa in what is now a likely quarter-final match-up at the World Cup in Japan.

Ireland stunned Scotland with a 27-3 bonus-point blitz in Yokohama, to start their Pool A campaign in fine fashion on Sunday.

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