Ireland Rugby World Cup 2023 route to the final: Who could they play next?
Your guide to Ireland's chances of success at the Rugby World Cup 2023, including their route to the final.
Ireland stomped all over Pool B at the Rugby World Cup 2023 with four impressive victories leading to a whopping 19 points from four matches.
They overcame a late threat from Scotland in style and comfort, with South Africa also trampled underfoot as the Irish took hold of the group.
RadioTimes.com takes a look at the likely path Ireland must tread should they progress to the Rugby World Cup final.
Who will Ireland play in the RWC quarter-finals?
Ireland play New Zealand in QF2 of the Rugby World Cup 2023.
Who could Ireland play in the RWC semi-finals?
After New Zealand, they face the winner from QF1 between Wales and Argentina.
On current form during this tournament, Wales would be favourites to slip past the South Americans to set up a Home Nations semi-final date with Ireland. That match would be played at Stade de France also, on Friday 20th October.
Projected SF opponents: WALES
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Who could Ireland play in the Rugby World Cup final?
In the final, there are four teams they could potentially meet from the other side of the draw: France, England, Fiji or South Africa.
It’s likely to be either a rematch with South Africa or face hosts France in what would be Ireland’s first ever World Cup final at Stade de France on Saturday 28th October.
Projected final opponents: SOUTH AFRICA
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