Steely Ireland hold nerve in a Paris classic to knock off the Boks

Andy Farrell's side withstand huge South African pressure to down wasteful world champions and chart path towards quarter-final showdown with All Blacks 

TOP OF THE WORLD: Ireland players Bundee Aki and Josh van der Flier of Ireland, red scrum cap, lead the celebrations after winning the 2023 Rugby World Cup Pool B match between South Africa and Ireland at Stade de France in Paris, France. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

South Africa 8 Ireland 13

Ireland overcame pool rivals and defending champions South Africa in a gripping World Cup contest at Stade de France on Saturday, putting them in the driving seat for top spot in Pool B with one game remaining in two weeks’ time.