Donal Lenihan's Rugby World Cup diary: Ireland in a good place

The Examiner Sport columnist gives his immediate reaction to the victory in Nantes.
JOB DONE: Donal Lenihan gives his verdict in Nantes.

JOB DONE: Donal Lenihan gives his verdict in Nantes.

Ireland ran in eight tries against Tonga in Nantes on Saturday night and look to be hitting their straps.

It's the world champions South Africa next up, however. 

Donal Lenihan sat into the chair vacated by Andy Farrell after the head coach's press conference and gave his own views on events in Nantes and the challenge that lies ahead this week. 

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