Andy Farrell departs for Lions duty with his Ireland team looking unsure of itself and in need of rejuvenation
Simon Easterby has taken over from head coach Farrell on an interim basis.
Andy Farrell came into this expecting his Irish side to produce their best performance of this Autumn Nations Series but they failed to deliver and in the end had to make-do with a tension-filled 22-19 success
Farrell will temporarily depart his head coach role to take charge of the British and Irish Lions next year.
Andy Farrell has suggested that fans are in for a treat next Saturday when Ireland bring the curtain down on their 2024 Autumn Nations Series.
There are seven changes to the starting XV, including two new caps in the pack, while there is also a first start for Sam Prendergast.
The second Emerging Ireland tour in South Africa gave coaching an insight into the talent coming the famed system and didn't disappoint
Andy Farrell's men travel to South Africa in a less bullish mood than a matter of months ago due to some high-profile losses
Mr O’Reilly died in St Vincent’s Hospital in Dublin on Saturday.