The Saturday Panel | Ireland Scotland preview, All Blacks off to a flier, and high tackle controversy

Published: Sept. 21, 2019, 5:21 p.m.

On the eve of Ireland's opening game of the Rugby World Cup, this week's Saturday Panel previews Ireland v Scotland in Yokohama. Nathan Murphy is joined in studio by rugby writer Ciarán Ó Raghallaigh, former Leinster and Connacht outhalf Andy Dunne, and former Connacht captain Andy Dunne, to analyse Ireland's prospects in Japan. The panel also look back on the first few games of the tournament, as New Zealand held off the Springbok challenge, while Australia and France both made winning starts, both of which saw some controversial decisions. Everyone’s in the Team Of Us. Vodafone. The Official Sponsor of the Irish Rugby Team. Subscribe to Off The Ball's YouTube channel for more videos, like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter for the latest sporting news and content.