Ireland’s call rocked Dublin, as usual. But Ireland’s call did not sway South Africa. In a crazy intensity, fantastic game, the Springboks won in Dublin to maintain their unbeaten streak on this autumn’s tour (13-24).
They were promised hell, and they responded with a four-minute trial. A great start to the game was started by an excellent Cobus Reinach who allowed Cheslin Kolbe to take a break and serve to Du Toit at the end of the line. The flanker fixes the last defender and serves to Willemse. The defender threw himself into the corner and avoided Prendergast’s (0-5) tackle. With a vengeful “silence”, Willemse then shocked the audience.
Five cards for Ireland
What happened next was a good mano a mano. The first fight increased the tension (7) then referee Matthew Carley took a lot of the responsibility. First bunker yellow card, converted to a red card in the 20th minute for James Ryan (19th) after a shoulder foul.
Playing time increased and the Springboks were first denied a try (26) before scoring a second thanks to Reinach (0-12). At the same time, Prendergast received a yellow card and Ireland had to play with 13 men for three minutes.
Except that Ireland had the resources in this department and Dan Sheehan, after a good start to the game, scored a try to get his team back into contention (7-12, 37).
Ireland almost believed it
Jack Crowley, who had come on seconds earlier, was guilty of a cynical mistake in the ruck and left his team in… 12. However, Clover XV’s decline was not over.
Just before the break, Andrew Porter, in turn, received yellow card… After the siren, a penalty attempt was awarded to the South African players (7-19). Then in the opening round Feinberg penetrated the Irish defense until it was level again (10-24, 47).
For the sake of scenario, the fifth yellow card was handed out to Andy Farell’s men. McCarthy is a lucky man. However, this team did not give up and were able to sit back and relax for 20 minutes before returning to the opposing camp. The final blow was dealt by the attackers but the Springboks defense did not give up.
The energy of desperation wasn’t enough and Malcolm Marx’s teammates continued their perfect form with an 11th straight win against European teams. This success confirms the undeniable superiority of the team that will challenge Wales next week. Enough to get a 12th win in a row…
