what happens if south africa loses against ireland

South Africas loss to Ireland in the Rugby World Cup could have implications for their qualification to the next stage of the tournament. However, the exact consequences depend on the outcome of other matches in their group. As for the immediate impact of the loss, South Africa's captain Siya Kolisi remained defiant, insisting that the 13-8 defeat was "good preparation" for the latter stages of the World Cup. Meanwhile, Ireland's head coach Andy Farrell praised his team's performance in the "brutal encounter".