James Ryan: Ireland's 'best performance in quite a while' needed against South Africa

The second row admitted Ireland have had a "mixed campaign" in November. 

An Irish lineout which misfired against New Zealand and South Africa had a marked improvement against Australia. Pic: ©INPHO/Ben Brady

James Ryan is relishing the opportunity for Ireland to deliver their most complete performance of the month against the best team in the world when South Africa visit Aviva Stadium on Saturday.

The British & Irish Lions lock believes Ireland are coming out on the right side of a mixed autumn campaign following their 46-19 win over Australia, which followed incremental improvements since their November 1 loss to New Zealand.