Rúaidhrí O’Connor joins Will and Luke in studio for the first taste of Springbok build-up after an impressive Irish victory over Australia that has left Andy Farrell with some selection dilemmas ahead of Saturday's showdown.
Sam Prendergast's defensive issues, Mack Hansen's threat from fullback and Caelan Doris at number seven are all up for discussion.

The biggest stories in Irish rugby with our team of writers and experts, including Rúaidhrí O'Connor, Cian Tracey, Will Slattery, Sineád Kissane and Luke Fitzgerald. From breaking news to in-depth analysis, expert opinion and post-match comment we have every position covered.

From in-depth analysis to team news and post-match analysis we have every position covered.

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Ireland's new options, the Prendergast dilemma & South Africa preview

Will and Luke are joined by Ruaidhri O'Connor to review a Champions Cup weekend that saw some good contests but plenty of blowouts amid a huge number of weakened teams.
Luke was impressed with Leinster's digging in away to Leicester on Friday night while Ruaidhri was very disappointed with the spectacle in Pairc Ui Chaoimh on Saturday night.

Byrne vs Prendergast, Champions Cup decline & Leinster dig in

Will, Luke and Cian Tracey run the rule over a Champions Cup weekend which saw Munster's well beaten in Bath and Leinster win despite Luke's belief that they are unable to adapt in game. In the Challenge Cup, Connacht had a collapse while Ulster showed green shoots.

Munster's no show, Leinster can't adapt & Connacht's collapse

Will is joined by Luke Fitzgerald and Jonathan Bradley to look ahead to the opening weekend of Champions Cup action.
Whether Leinster's Champions Cup window has closed, Jacques Nienaber's curious TV interview and Munster's ability to compete in Europe are all on the menu.
Ulster and Connacht's Challenge Cup aspirations and Eben Etzebeth's gouging incident are up for discussion too.

Ireland's new options, the Prendergast dilemma & South Africa preview

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