Ireland v South Africa Virgin media 17:30

Porter to Belham I assume. Certainly wasn’t any more obviously forward than Etzebeths one for SA’s second try.

Agreed, great win by Ireland.

This other camera angle shows the pass from Porter definitely went backwards out of the hands.

I think the first angle, combined with Porter being tackled just as he released the ball, created the illusion of it going forward.

I'd say it's pretty much guaranteed it was checked. You can also see his hands go backwards which is usually a telltale sign.

Have to parrot much of what's already been said. McCloskey very good before he went off bar sliding off one tackle on DDA (not the only person tonight to do that to be fair).

Jimmy O'Brien hugely impressive as his replacement - just excellent basics; very few if any mistakes.

Ringrose with a supreme performance.

Hugely physical game - pack will be feeling that one tomorrow.

Bealham very impressive in Furlongs absence too - rightly opened up Koch on one scrum. Got caught on his first one against Ox but adapted.

Feel for Murray - was having a decent game. JGP is so good on the ground too - if he can cut out his miskicks he could make himself a Top 3 international nine behind Smith and Dupont.

This game shows us what we already knew - with a mostly first choice team we can beat anyone. If the injuries from today are long term, I'm more interested in how the Australia game goes. How do we get on when we are one down on the depth chart in key positions from the get go.

Can't wait

I hope this isn't the end of McCloskey in green, he really put his hand up and showed up well before the injury.

I'm not sure why he's still in the match day squad being honest.

In the second half the Virgin TV commentator mentioned Ringrose having a 'quietly effective' game. I thought he was anything but quiet tbh. Made some huge carries and hits in defence. Also acted as first playmaker on numerous occasions. He's in the form of his life right now.

Ryan had a great game but Etzebeth was the best lock on the pitch. Some of his carries were thunderous and he showed great hands for the 2nd SA try. But again, great to see Ryan playing really well. Seems he coming back towards his peak of 2018/2019.