Rugby fans are making their way to Paris by any means possible ahead of tomorrow night's World Cup quarter-final showdown between Ireland and New Zealand.
At Dublin Airport this morning, James Fleming from Donabate in Dublin arrived dressed in a tricolour bodysuit.
He said he is very excited for the big game against New Zealand tomorrow.
"Absolutely fantastic. Bring it on."
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He said there has been mention of some French strikes, but added: "So far everything's on time to get us there.
"It’s gonna be a very tough game, a very tough game. The All Blacks are going to be out for revenge for what we've done previously, but I think we should do it. And when we do beat New Zealand, we'll go all the way," he said.
Catherine Gilligan got her tickets in March 2022 for the two quarter-finals and is excited to be heading to Paris.
She said she cannot wait to see history in the making in France this weekend.
Airport operator daa said that around 10,000 fans are heading over on around 40 flights to the three Paris airports through Dublin alone.
Others are taking a more circuitous route with second flights or trains from airports including Brussels and Venice to see the big game.
Former Irish international Keith Wood, who is also flying to Paris from Dublin, said he was nervous about the outcome.
Asked if he had any advice for Ireland head coach Andy Farrell, he said: "I wouldn't want to give him any advice whatsoever. I'm nervous as I always am.
"Let's try not to get too excited today before the game, that's hugely important as well," he said.
He added that the All Blacks should never be underestimated.
"I think they've been off the mark for a couple of years now. But they have a history of performance at this level."
Follow a live blog on RTÉ Sport Online of Ireland v New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals with kick-off 8pm. Listen to live radio commentary on RTÉ Radio 1.
