12 Oct 2023

Dublin 'electric' as Irish fans gear up for quarter-final

From Morning Report, 8:55 am on 12 October 2023

The atmosphere around Dublin is being described as electric heading into the weekend's Rugby World Cup quarter-final match-up between Ireland and New Zealand.

Both nations proved their prowess leading up to the game, with Ireland beating Scotland 36-14 and the All Blacks thumping Uruguay 73-0.

It's a pivotal match for both sides, with a victory securing a semi-final against either Wales or Argentina.

Bill Chalk is the manager of Searsons Pub, a short 10-minute walk from the famed Aviva Stadium.

Chalk spoke to Corin Dann.