Twitter is absolutely buzzing ahead of Ireland’s showdown with Italy

Another huge day for Irish rugby.

We're not sure if you've heard yet, but Ireland are playing Italy this afternoon in the Rugby World Cup. The match takes place at the Olympic Stadium and Twitter is alive with excitement and nerves this lunchtime. Here's what's been happening.

Pumped for the game #ShoulderToShoulder #IREvITA

— CiaránBurns (@Simply_Burns) October 4, 2015

#IREvITA it could be the more serious than we think ??? #RWC15 pic.twitter.com/jSF835rNYg

— Therese Ryan (@TheRealTherese) October 4, 2015

#IREvITA here we come... #IRE #ShoulderToShoulder

— Kevin Dunphy (@kcdunphy_) October 4, 2015

@JOEdotie From Sydney to London, Waltzing Drico to Serious Schmidt... Come on Ireland!! ?#RWC2015 #IREvITA pic.twitter.com/MaD7r86ZSo

— rawsheen (@rawsheen) October 4, 2015

I am so excited for the rugby today!!! C'mon Ireland ??? Lets get another bonus point on the board!! #RWC2015 #IREvITA #ShoulderToShoulder

— Emma (@ERBQ1991) October 4, 2015

Seeing lots of tweets saying thousands of Irish fans already at Olympic park for #IREvITA ...this confirms no Dublin Gaa fans follow Rugby

— Urlofcork (@urlofcork) October 4, 2015

Train to Stratford full of green jerseys #IREvITA #COYBIG

— RMcG (@ReginaMc) October 4, 2015

The Olympic Park has transiently become the most Catholic enclave on earth outside of the Vatican. #RWC2015 #IRE v #IREvITA

— Mark Kelly (@marylandmarky) October 4, 2015

We've made it this far!! #RWC2015 #IREvITA pic.twitter.com/3gFBCA6G4a

— John McGreevy (@johnmcgreevy) October 4, 2015

Nerves have kicked in for this one! Come on Ireland!??? #IRE #ShoulderToShoulder #RWC2015 #IREvITA

— Conaire Móicléir (@ConorPerth1) October 4, 2015

Off to drink guiness and watch rugby #SundayFunday #IREvITA ???

— Mark Turner (@mark_turner10) October 4, 2015

Come on #Ireland - #IREvITA #rugby en route to the #OlympicStadium pic.twitter.com/WHM3nMaLg3

— Tomas McGarvey (@RugbyBarrister) October 4, 2015

Need an Irish win to lift the spirits #IREvITA #RugbyWorldCup #COYBIG

— Mary (@mary_e_m2013) October 4, 2015

Sick with nerves over the match. It's much easier when everyone else is playing! #ShoulderToShoulder #IRE #RWC2015 #IREvITA

— Bríd Dunne (@BridDunneOT) October 4, 2015

The crucial match kicks off at 4.45pm with Joe Schmidt's men looking to continue their fine start to the campaign.