Considering Tadhg Beirne, Garry Ringrose, Iain Henderson and Ronan Kelleher, among others, were missing, talk of Ireland always underperforming at World Cups feels increasingly anachronistic.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2023/mar/19/history-beckons-for-ireland-at-rugby-world-cup-after-grand-slam-glory

Dan Sheehan is back from injury and takes a seat on the bench, with Ronan Kelleher starting at hooker.

Source: https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/rugby/south-africa-vs-ireland-rugby-world-cup-2023-kick-off-time-tv-channel-live-stream-team-news-lineups-odds-today-b1108376.html

Dan Sheehan was next to leave action on 18 minutes for a suspected HIA, the hooker replaced by Ronan Kelleher.

Source: https://www.thejournal.ie/ireland-scotland-injuries-3-2-6017449-Mar2023/