Three-time champions New Zealand stand in the way of rugby’s top-ranked nation securing a maiden semi-final berth on the biggest stage. In-form Ireland are favourites for Saturday evening’s hotly anticipated quarter-final in Paris and have arguably never been better placed to go all the way. “It’s a big question,” said the 28-year-old, who was on the scoresheet against Scotland last weekend. Garry Ringrose claimed Ireland’s sixth try against Scotland (Adam Davy/PA)“I’m not sure if that answers your question but that is certainly what is motivating us – it’s an opportunity.”Ringrose claimed Ireland’s sixth and final try in last weekend’s 36-14 Pool B demolition of Scotland which guaranteed progression to the knockout stages. “They are an incredible team still and they will be a huge challenge for us this weekend.”

Source: The Herald October 13, 2023 06:27 UTC