Cut out pass for Kolbe has been spilled forward into touch, Ireland elect for the lineout

Sexton gets the match underway for Ireland, taken up by Willemse

Anthems concluded and kickoff is just moments away

The sides are out on the field, anthems to follow

Here we go now🇮🇪

Defending world champions South Africa, currently ranked second in the world, do battle against Ireland who sit atop the world rankings. Both sides have won their opening two Pool B matches, with the Springboks beating Scotland and Romania 18-3 and 76-0 respectively and Ireland claiming victories against Romania 82-8 and Tonga 59-16. Head to head these sides have met on 27 occasions, with the Springboks winning 18 to the eight by Ireland to go along with a single draw. Ireland has however won seven of the last eleven meetings.

Ireland are in green

What colour jerseys are ireland wearing sat night.