One Irish fan was reduced to tears after Fields of Athenry was sung around the stadium.
One Irish fan was reduced to tears as the Fields of Athenry was sung loudly around the Stade de France on Saturday evening as Ireland beat South Africa in a World Cup thriller.
It was among the most memorable nights of Irish rugby history with Andy Farrell's men digging deep to win 13-8 in Paris. And the occasion sparked the best atmosphere of the tournament so far with thousands of Irish flocking into the famous French venue. One Irish fan was reduced to tears as the occasion got to him with Ireland on the verge of a famous victory.
Next up for Ireland is Scotland on October 7, a victory will see Andy Farrell's side top the group and play New Zealand in the quarter-finals.
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