Ireland U20s historic victory in Manchester over the Baby Blacks has given them the chance to do something that they've only done once before - qualify for the semi-finals of the World Rugby U20s Championships.
The previous occasion was in 2014 - when Garry Ringrose was nominated for Young Player of the Year, but Ireland's route this time around is even more remarkable considering that Ireland were given a horrendous draw - with Grand Slam champions Wales, and the World Champions New Zealand.
Ireland still a result in their final game to qualify, with only one team from each pool guaranteed a semi-final spot.
Here's everything you need to know about what Ireland need to do, and who they are likely to face when they get there.
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Pool A
Ireland are leading pool A with eight points. Both New Zealand and Wales are hovering behind them with six. Fortunately for Ireland, they have Georgia in the final game of the pool - with New Zealand and Wales facing off in what effectively becomes a quarter-final.
If Ireland win, they are guaranteed top spot. Should they lose, they are almost certainly out. It's highly likely that the best placed runners up will need at least ten points, and probably 11 - which Ireland will struggle to get should they lose.
A victory over Georgia isn't a foregone conclusion. They did lose to New Zealand 55-0, but they pushed Wales hard in the next game - losing 10-9. They have the only player in the tournament with senior international experience - Vasil Lobzhanidze - who became the youngest player to play in the Rugby World Cup last year.
Should Ireland win, they will need to rely on other results in the pool to figure out the seeding for the semi-final. They play at 5.30 on Wednesday, so they will know one pool winner, but not the other.
Pool B
England are dominating so far. They hammered Italy, and then sent a message by beating the best Scottish team in a long long time. The same Scottish team who beat Australia already.
They face a tough task against Australia who were meant to be contenders this year.
Australia need a win to claim top spot, and that's their only route. Scotland need a big win against Italy and a miracle.
I'd fully expect England to win, and claim top spot in the semi-final seedings in the process. When that happens, they will face the best runners-up; so Ireland will avoid them in the next round.
England play at 7.45 on Wednesday, against Australia.
Pool C
Argentina have shocked both France and South Africa to lead the pool. They find themselves in a very similar situation to Ireland, and are the likely semi-final opponents for Carolan's men.
They face the tenacious Japanese in the final round, before Ireland's game for a place in the semis. Their situation is exactly like Ireland's. A win and they are in. Lose and they are most likely out. Because South Africa and France are facing off in another huge game - with the winner of that set to challenge the winner of New Zealand and Wales for the final last four place.
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