Later on, fans will witness the mouthwatering clash between Ireland and New Zealand. For Ireland, this presents a chance to make history. If Ireland overcomes the obstacle that is the All-Blacks, it will mark their first-ever World Cup semi-final appearance.
Ireland and New Zealand have met twice before at the World Cup: during the pool stages of the 1995 tournament and in the quarter-finals of the 2019 tournament. The All Blacks won those matches 43-19 and 46-14, respectively.
However Ireland beat New Zealand in New Zealand and also beat them in Dublin in the same year.
Here's a full preview of the upcoming game in Paris.
Ireland and New Zealand takes place this evening (Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)
When is it on?
Saturday 14th October 2023
What time is it on?
8:00pm (9:00pm local)
What TV station is it on?
Live on ITV (UK) and RTÉ (ROI)
Where is it on?
Stade de France, Paris
What time does coverage start?
7pm
Can I listen to it on the radio?
BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra, BBC Radio Ulster, BBC Sounds and online
Are there tickets still available
Ticket sites can be found here
What are the odds
Odds can be found here
Referee
Wayne Barnes (England)
How many times have the sides played each other at a World Cup
Ireland and New Zealand have played each other on 36 occasions since their first meeting in 1905.
What is the head 2 head record
The All Blacks have won 30 matches, whilst Ireland have won five matches. There has also been one draw between the two sides.
What happened the last time the sides played
Ireland squads and scorers that day
Teams
New Zealand: J Barrett; Reece, R Ioane, Havili, Jordan; B Barrett, Smith; Bower, Taylor, Laulala, Retallick, Whitelock, A Ioane, Cane (capt), Savea.
Replacements: Coles, Tu'inukuafe, Tu'ungafasi, Vaa'i, Papalii, Fakatava, Mo'unga, Tuivasa-Sheck.
Ireland: Keenan; Hansen, Henshaw, Aki, Lowe; Sexton (capt), Gibson-Park; Porter, Sheehan, Furlong, Beirne, Ryan, O'Mahony, Van der Flier, Doris.
Replacements: Herring, Healy, Bealham, Treadwell, Conan, Murray, Carbery, Earls.
Ireland team
Ireland's team
Fullback. 15. Hugo Keenan
Winger. 14. Mack Hansen
Centres. 13.Gary Ringrosw 12.Bundee Aki
Winger 11. James Lowe
Outlhalf 10. Johnny Sexton Scrumhalf 9 Jamison Gibson-Park
Front row. 1. Andrew Porter, 2. Dan Sheehan 3. Tadhg Furlong
Second row. 4 Ian Henderson 5. Tadgh Bierne
Back row 6. Peter O’Mahony, 7. Josh van der Flier 8. Caelan Doris
Replacments: Ronan Kelleher, Dave Kilcoyne, Finlay Bealham, Joe McCarthy, Jack Conan, Conor Murray, Jack Crowley and Jimmy O’Brien
What has Andy Farrell has said
"We don't want to be second best, we want to be first best, but we also realise what comes with that is people are chasing you down," said Farrell, "You've seen with the All Blacks over the last 20 years. That's why they're so respected, because it's hard to stay at the top."
Weather
You can find updates here
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New Zealand: 22
Tries: Savea (44), Ioane (52), Jordan (61)
Conversions: Barrett (45,53)
Penalties: Barrett (25)
Ireland: 32
Tries: van der Flier (4), Keenan (28), Henshaw (40), Herring (65)
Conversions: Sexton (29,40,73)
Penalties: Sexton (35,56)