Atmosphere goes through the roof as Ireland post a famous 13-8 victory over the world champions
Fellow Dubliner Josh McMahon said even in the build-up to the game he could “sense the atmosphere” and felt that another special night was on the cards.
Ireland’s Conor Murray celebrates winning with his wife Joanna Cooper. Photograph: INPHO/Dan Sheridan It was not just Irish fans who described the atmosphere in the French capital as unique, with a number of Springbok supporters also sharing that perception. “I’ve been to four Rugby World Cups, including a final, and that might be the only game that comes close to matching that tonight. Amazing stuff, from the anthems to the singing of The Fields of Athenry.”
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