Donal Lenihan: Ireland must not be dragged into a brawl with Boks

The big talking points heading into the game of the autumn. 

SETTLING IN: Eben Etzebeth and Siya Kolisi during the South Africa Captain’s Run at the Aviva Stadium on Friday. Picture: INPHO/Ben Brady

1. Managing expectations

AS the number one ranked side in the game at present, the genie is out of the bottle as far as the status of Andy Farrell's Irish team is concerned. On so many occasions in the past in this November international window, Ireland were the hunters, chasing the opportunity to pinch a famous scalp against a top-ranked southern hemisphere side, running out of fuel after a demanding season.