The Telegraph Rugby Podcast: Ireland lay down a marker

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Ben, Charlie and Charles reflect on a thrilling weekend of Rugby World Cup action including Ireland's victory over defending champions South Africa, which was the game of the tournament so far.
We look at where the game was won and lost, and discuss the likelihood of the two sides meeting again in the final at the end of October.
Connacht head coach Pete Wilkins joins the show to talk about the form of two of his star players, Bundee Aki and Mack Hansen, and his experience of working alongside Andy Farrell during Ireland's successful tour of New Zealand last year.
Plus, the guys discuss under-pressure Eddie Jones, England's backline options following their resounding win over Chile and ask if enough is being done to support 'tier 2' nations.

[@hansim5155]

Great work lads,keep it coming From an lrish Fan.

[@paulnash5500]

The Irish have to get buy Scotland before we even think of NZ. Any team can win on their day and anyone who thinks NZ are easier opposition, need their head examined. Come on Ireland 🇮🇪

[@paulbennett2929]

Why not a plate tournament for the Tier 2/3 teams that don't make it out of their group?

[@henryherbert]

yeah that would be awesome

[@taintabird23]

That's a great idea. I'd watch that. Perhaps the semi-finalists could qualify for the Tier 1 tournament?

[@knoll9812]

Plate competition to get into groups at world cup

[@murraysmith595]

Showed very good physicality and matched South Africa at their own game. I see the ABs game being a little more of a open affair. Ireland favorites and could cut the ABs apart. but the ABs have the weapons to win any match if they get it right. Im calling an ABs masterclass.

[@hurleypiano3953]

Cool acoustics.

[@darrellw.matodes6898]

Beware the kiwis may just spoil the party.

[@frankharris9601]

are they Kiwis -

[@henryherbert]

Brits

[@hiltonbaron1588]

With a narrow win, yes. Enjoy the hype.

[@johnmc3862]

Just as well Ireland didn't kick they points. They would have been well ahead. And not speculative 50m+ kicks. Ireland also had several lost lineouts which SA couldn't take advantage of. SA also got fortunate possession from their missed kick which ked to a try.

[@benitolonard4441]

The win for Ireland was never in doubt.

[@JackN13_]

They never laid down anything the Irish got lucky because south africa doesn't have a decent kicker

[@dmcg6074]

Great chaos theory there....if its and buts....

[@DaSkonk]

Keep those salty tears a-comin, we love it!

[@powerbite92]

South Africa didnt have a fetcher - no Malcolm Marx - for 50 minutes