I really don't get how people keep thinking the Ireland game will be an easier match for us.

They beat Australia, which tells me that at the moment they're playing better rugby than Australia, thus they would likely be the more difficult opposition :/

fact of the matter is that if you end up first in your pool, you're most likely the best team out of that pool, end of. I don't get why this doesn't count with regards to Australia and Ireland.

I think people seem to forget what a tough nugget Ireland have been for the Springboks over the past few years.