Springboks v Ireland Game 2 Review - July Rugby Tests 2024

South Africa v Ireland July 2024 Match Review: Key Events, Stats & Opinions
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South Africa: 15 Willie le Roux, 14 Cheslin Kolbe, 13 Jesse Kriel, 12 Damian de Allende, 11 Kurt-Lee Arendse, 10 Handré Pollard, 9 Faf de Klerk, 8 Kwagga Smith, 7 Pieter-Steph du Toit, 6 Siya Kolisi (c), 5 Franco Mostert , 4 Eben Etzebeth, 3 Frans Malherbe, 2 Bongi Mbonambi, 1 Ox Nche
Replacements: 16 Malcolm Marx, 17 Gerhard Steenekamp, 18 Vincent Koch, 19 Salmaan Moerat, 20 RG Snyman, 21 Marco van Staden, 22 Grant Williams, 23 Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu
Ireland: 15 Jamie Osborne, 14 Calvin Nash, 13 Garry Ringrose, 12 Robbie Henshaw, 11 James Lowe, 10 Jack Crowley, 9 Conor Murray, 8 Caelan Doris (c), 7 Josh van der Flier, 6 Tadhg Beirne 5 James Ryan, 4 Joe McCarthy, 3 Tadhg Furlong, 2 Ronan Kelleher , 1 Andrew Porter
Replacements: 16 Rob Herring, 17 Cian Healy, 18 Finlay Bealham, 19 Ryan Baird, 20 Peter O’Mahony, 21 Caolin Blade, 22 Ciaran Frawley, 23 Stuart McCloskey
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[@bernardswart2019]

As a bok fan, this one stings. Congrats Ireland. Game aside, just realized how fortunate we fans are in this era to enjoy analysis and commentary likes of Mark, Tim (eggchasers), Robbie (Squidge) etc. These guys are real students of the game, and their level of insight and preparation often trumps the ex player pundits. Always feel I have more closure after a game after watching your reviews, thank you, keep it up!

[@edmonddantes563]

Squidge thinks trannys should play on women’s teams so I can’t take him seriously, given he’s never played the game and can’t know the physicality

[@jamieodonnell160]

Shame kafa😂😂😂

[@brianmurray6287]

Squidge is anti Irish don't listen to his shit.

[@jono1582]

​@@jamieodonnell160that's a really shit slur you're using there, to try demean who's just trying to be positive about rugby as a whole

[@rosscoogan3339]

It’s nothing but respect from all the ex-players, panel, general rugby experts on both sides, but the real pros just comment emotional silly opinions and hate. Tough gig, recliner forward, head back, they can play everywhere. Dodgy knee had to pack it in

[@cl0udbr3ak]

Well played Ireland. From a Saffa. You deserved the win off that first half. The Boks will be back. It'll sting which is good for us.

[@imntg6649]

@@cl0udbr3ak no the Boks won't. Ireland are the true world champions. Boer losers

[@imntg6649]

@@cl0udbr3ak yes you are right you did not deserve to win.... So called world champions😂🤣

[@MrDjstrauss281]

​@@imntg6649 4 x world champs mug

[@scoopmaster4206]

@@imntg6649 What's with the toxicity, they're back to back world champs for a reason

[@nhlanhlathobela2175]

@@imntg6649 😂😂😂wow you are still bitter for not winning the world cup.

[@jasoncaddy]

Sitting in a pub in Australia surrounded by 7 South Africa mate's I am absolutely delighted to get a hard fought win in Durbin. Not much between the teams again. What a game against the World Cup winners could not take our eyes off the screen. Thank yo, South African for an amazing series 👏 🙌 👍 .RESPECT.

[@Chris-vq5vr]

An Aussie sitting in an Aussie pub supporting Ireland. Ok!!

[@shaneoballs]

@@Chris-vq5vrwe didn’t say he was Aussie

[@jasoncaddy]

100 % Irish Chris.

[@71bootneck]

Well done. You smashed us in first 20. Set the tone

[@marnoster]

You guys deserved that one mate. Pitty there wasn’t a third game 🍻

[@Karma-qt4ji]

Full credit to Ireland for an excellent win!!

[@Martin-oz6lr]

Makes you proud to be Irish to draw such massive crowds and draw a series with the double world cup winners and world no1 team. Unreal 👏👏

[@kirstenvermeulen311]

Love the new rivalry, well done

[@ironmaiden9697]

Ireland was absolutely incredible in both halves while SA left too much in the first. Fully deserved win to the Irish! You guys are crazy good!

[@plutoniumnitrate1201]

they did not mate they were leading by 5 just couldn't close it out like England against the all blacks

[@Frankabagnale33]

Thanks, Boks are an amazing team! The goal for Ireland is to remain competitive until the next RWC. 🍻

[@Donalob]

❤

[@TaTa-wv9kl]

Every time these two meet it’s like the best game of rugby you’ve ever seen. Riveting, competitive, what a result.

[@hankscorpion9939]

Absolutely true. Such an incredible rivalry at the moment. Long may it continue

[@johnellard]

It’s like watching Gladiators in the colosseum! Crazy physicality today!

[@Waywind420]

The best game you've ever seen? I wouldn't call high kicking to force errors/ injuries, 90% of the points being scored by kicks and South Africans repeatedly diving as ''riveting'' gameplay 😆

[@AmpieAnk]

Came here to give massive Props to the Irish! You lads didn't come here to mess around and you sure gave the Boks a proper test today! Well done to the Boks (lekker Pollie) for clawing their way back. See you in the next one!

[@burncarlow]

Wish it was November! Kinda glad there isn't a third test. Our guys are running on fumes... I'm rooting for the boks in the RC!

[@johntonyroche]

Great test series till next time 🫡

[@JesseG1997]

You've got our support in the 6 Nations! Only team worth watching! Fuck England. 😂 ​@@burncarlow

[@creekyknee]

@@JesseG1997 Here here !

[@harshbutfair8993]

@burncarlow Yeah, I know they are professional athletes, but jeez feel like they need the break now, as do all the NH teams with all the main competitions already finished a few weeks ago.

[@readesiun988]

That is Ireland , been missing since the WC, we can hit just as hard, thank you South Africa for getting our mojo back, thank you for hosting a full on series , been a pleasure

[@warren1743]

Good game boys. You gave us our own medicine...😊 Thanks for coming over🙏

[@garethkeane3020]

Fairest result over the two tests. Two very evenly matched teams 👏🏻👏🏻

[@april-tui3524]

Fairest result?

[@hankscorpion9939]

As an Ireland fan too young to remember the really dark days, but old enough not to take the last few years for granted, it is is a real privilege to see our team developing rivalries like this with SA and NZ and going toe to toe with the very best in the world. Hopefully that World Cup semi final and final doesn't elude us for too much longer. Looking forward to the next chapter.

[@barrylynch3602]

The dark days were dark, take my word for it

[@brianwahinya1245]

One of the most physical test matches I've ever watched!

[@keithgeary8070]

As an Irishman I honestly thought we'd just fall short, but showed real character to tip the scales in our favour. Frawley must have ice flowing through his veins. What really stands out is how fine the margins are between the top ranked teams in the world are. Its great for the sport, respect to both teams for the sporting spectacle over the last two games. A drawn serious probably correct result.

[@Sean-ek5jz]

Respect to South Africa from an Irish fan 🇮🇪🇿🇦 The Springboks are a class act and it’s a privelege to see these two teams compete. Probably a good thing there’s no third match because I think someone would have died out there trying to win it.

[@kronos3037]

Probably died😂😂 You're right there mate, I was surprised some of the players didn't pass out from bloodloss on that field. Great game, well done Ireland

[@lionelduplessis9913]

Epic battle between the two best teams in the world! We are truly privileged to have seen that! Especially the bloodshed.....signs of the intensity and the passion

[@MosesMatsepane]

Ireland came out blazing hot today, and we only found our feet in the second-half. Sparks were flying because two titans were clashing. Congratulations to Ireland, and tough luck to the Boks. The better team won...and Rugby fans got to watch a spectacular game.

[@creekyknee]

Well said.

[@john6714]

What a game. Delighted to see Ireland front up so well physically 🇮🇪

[@bryanellis459]

I think Frawley has been practicing his drop at goals, after the miss in the Champions cup final in normal time. One thing with this Irish team is they know how to stay in games.They don't lose often, and can be out played, but are generally there or there abouts at the business end. Crazy finish

[@MaxWaster]

Yeah I agree, and that's the real sign of a great team. How often have New Zealand beaten us in the past with poor performances? Not that this game is an example of a poor Irish performance, but it certainly wasn't Ireland's best by a long shot (Same for SA ofc), yet Ireland stopped the Boks from scoring a try in their own back yard. I suppose it has to do with how complete our game is now. Yeah our attack might not always be firing at 100% but we have a world class defence and kicking game too. So now any 1 or even 2 of those can fail, and we're still going to be there or there abouts come the final whistle.

[@stevenh7842]

Incredible from Ireland and incredible from Ciaran Frawley. Thank you South Africa for a brilliant test series, a draw is a fair result for two evenly matched teams!

[@garethscott9051]

What an absolutely fantastic test match. Both teams are at a top level and there is nothing between them. Thanks to all the Boks supporters who clapped the Irish team at the end. Respect .....

[@rorygilmoreNZ]

👏 👏

[@ttbannan4985]

Growing up watching Ireland in the nineties, I never thought I’d see us go toe to toe with the Boks! The sobriquet “test” has never felt more appropriate.

[@knoll9812]

Seventies for me. In those days a win would last us for years.

[@oli_action1256]

Well done Ireland! You deserved to win.

[@chrisnaude2929]

Great series! This Ireland team are bl@@dy ridiculous! They never go away and back themselves big time. Well deserved this evening. 💪

[@neilmontgomery3470]

To keep the Springbok attack tryless is impressive.

[@danfinn3132]

Yup

[@9502937]

As an Ireland fan, keeping an Ireland’s attack to one try and tryless for 66 minutes is also impressive to be fair.

[@johnmc3862]

Very impressive considering injuries.

[@Camcolito]

Scrum almost cost us the game. I grimaced every time there was a scrum. Need to find props asap.

[@jmo8934]

True though SA are obviously exceptional there but we have to be able to at least keep it steady. It will be very hard to continue to win big games with those types of scrum performances. I see David Humphries is bringing in a rule of no non Irish qualified front rows for the provinces from 2025. It’s a good move. We have plenty of hookers though so it’s not really a problem there.

[@dogememer4780]

I am emotionally drained after that..... that was tense!!!

[@richardho5955]

Well done Ireland! No excuses, our tactics on the day didn’t work and we didn’t adapt! Great tussle!! 🏉🍺🇿🇦🇮🇪👏

[@rorysullivan4913]

As a Saffa it hurts but Ireland deserved the victory. Pity not a third test.

[@TwoCentsRugby]

Yeah man really this series needs a third!

[@KernowekTim]

Dankie boet😉😎🏴‍☠☘

[@jimbob2252]

How is there no 3rd test all of a sudden? As an Irish fan I think these series need to have an outcome 🤔

[@davidwalker2402]

@@jimbob2252you just give the away team the series 😂 it will come. Hopefully SA will come to Ireland next year for 3 tests 😊

[@jimbob2252]

@@davidwalker2402 well that's never happened before mate 😅

[@Analytical2000]

The lean, mean green, fighting Irish rugby machine and we can literally say fighting after yesterday's game. When it looked all over and the boks looked like they were going to take the game and the series 2 - 0 , the Irish lads found something extra and pulled it back. Well deserved victory. Congratulations to both sides for creating such a fantastic spectacle for all to witness

[@vladtheinhaler6579]

That was a game for the ages. It had everything. Two amazing teams and what decides it is a drop goal in the final second. Nobody could ever write that script. Let this great rivalry continue!

[@glenallen196]

That's what all fans want...all the games this weekend within a score. To the death. What a series (and the others too). Great rugby fortnight

[@WetSands]

COYBIG! So proud of the men in green today and their never say die attitude! Their rugby spirit is hewed out of granite, and I would defy anyone to say otherwise.

[@homonaledi640]

Congrats Ireland. Respect to you guys

[@johngarveyire]

Thanks for taking care of our fans so well! Love SA!

[@lizzyhanahoe4197]

OMG I am so proud of the Irish team! Do not say “choking”,. Ireland were all over SA like a rash in the first half. SA didn’t know what was hitting them! We came out the winners, so glad you kept the Irish vest on☘🇮🇪💚 Erin-go-Bragh ☘🇮🇪🇮🇪

[@georgesweeney4171]

Ireland and South Africa are good company defo it’s legendary what is coming in club level and international between us. kind regards from Ireland 🇮🇪 😎

[@daveseacy5300]

Amazing 2 games. Something special about playing the Boks! Love the edge between these 2 teams. Nothing left out there by both teams! 🇮🇪🏉

[@johnmurray2995]

Having watched the Ireland team throughout the 1990's, the current timeline in which we consistently punch in the same weight class as the Springboks and All Blacks, even if we can't seem to get past a WC quarter-final is still the best of times. Great win today. Hopefully the team can keep kicking on.

[@eoinh3816]

Everyone in Leinster been calling for Frawley ahead of Byrne for years. Cost us two years of silverware now

[@amantedellopera1681]

Cullen needs to go,if he starts ross byrne again,two big games coming up with clermont and rochelle,but i fear management wont want to admitt byrne is not an attacking 10 and will carry on with him.andy farrell needs to keep picking crowley/frawley with prendergast as under study and embarrass cullen and co.

[@eoinh3816]

@@amantedellopera1681 The fans have already turned on Cullen

[@Camcolito]

@@amantedellopera1681 They must already be embarrassed.

[@kevinbermingham6186]

In fairness Frawley had his chance to win it this year and missed . Probably helped him today

[@MrRugbylane]

But Frawley's dad isnt a multimillionaire supporter of Leinster. Clearly he is not better than the Byrnes. 😢

[@randomlyfactual1943]

Well done Ireland. I think you guys were the better team tonight. We'll take the draw and see you guys down the road 🐐 🍀

[@OskarBosco-o2w]

Cheers! See you in the URC

[@Kbyr083]

Fabulous game! As a Springbok supporter I am disappointed but wow that was a game!

[@danfinn3132]

My thoughts exactly! Well done both teams!!

[@magicmike9727]

That was a really good rugby congrats to Ireland

[@zinzander2978]

Omg man do you sleep, you are an absolute machine to get this video out this fast

[@roryoneill9444]

This was exactly the two test matches from the top two teams in the world, I was hoping for. Long may the revelry continue... Thanks to both teams for living up to the standard.

[@treasam5737]

As an Irish woman that was a nerve-racking match but delighted the lads brought it home in the end. Great first half from Ireland, SA storming back in the second half and Ireland making multiple errors but fair play Ireland didn't give up and Frawley was amazing. Fantastic play from both teams.

[@johnstafford4418]

Sitting here i Toronto on holidays watching the match. A springboks fan one side in the pub and am mad Irish man on the other. Great craic. Great rivals and on and off the field. 1 all everyone is happy. Ireland Abu.

[@petedancer9207]

Incredible game , blood n guts everywhere , what a win Ireland and credit to South Africa , what a rivalry

[@TwoCentsRugby]

Yeah great rivalry building between these two!

[@MG-tb1kz]

Brilliant Ireland & South Africa game so intense

[@sharronwood4486]

Didn’t have a lot of hope with the injuries, should have known better 💚 we really turned up. So proud of my team 🇮🇪🇮🇪

[@randomlyfactual1943]

I looked at your injuries and the team you picked and thought no, they were not really weaker on paper. I just had this feeling that you guys were going to scrape it. And by fighting tooth and nail right up to the very end, you guys did. Well done to your boys, let's all agree that it is better to draw a series that it is to have a heart attack.

[@boojeout]

Loving the rivalry that the two teams have built. Always great craic with the SA fans. Win or lose you guys know how to party ​@@randomlyfactual1943

[@breathwaveireland2997]

That game was the real sequel to Gladiator 👏

[@ICantSplel]

World class dive from Kolbe at the end, haha. Ireland owns the scrum merchants.

[@matthewtheron2505]

He needs to go to diving school. He dived to early. 🤣🤣🤣

[@chrisnaude2929]

He slipped dummy

[@Guttsdoyle]

@@matthewtheron2505 Should have watched Kane mid-week. Now that's a world class diver. Now hopefully our Iberian brothers can do the whole world a favor tomorrow.

[@georgesweeney4171]

It was a clever dive doe. So intelligent in fairness

[@georgesweeney4171]

If he made contact 😂😂

[@huamiify]

I was worried the Boks had started to figure us out after the 1st test and that our great winning record against them was about to be at an end. It's great to see that we've still got the skills and the balls to compete with and beat them though 💪 Fair play to the Boks though, they are an amazing team.

[@LB_die_Kaapie]

What winning record?! We still have more wins over you guys.. what world are you living in?!

[@OskarBosco-o2w]

He’s taking about since the advent of professionalism. We didn’t take rugby too seriously before then. Now quieten down good boy and take your beating.

[@huamiify]

@LB_die_Kaapie Yeah sorry, I know it's very convenient for me to view it like this, but I don't really pay attention to Irish results before professionalism and the 21st century. We were so bad back in the day that we were basically every 1st tier nation's whipping boys. Our results and mind set over the last two decades is night and day compared to the darks days of the 80s/90s etc.

[@criticaltheoryofsociety7476]

@@huamiify To be fair, I think paying attention to any results before professionalisation is silly. Rugby is a completely different sport now compared to the pre-professional era in every facet of the game: tactics in defence and attack, set pieces, athletes, strength and conditioning, nutrition, refereeing, etc. etc.

[@terrybrady392]

​@@LB_die_KaapieSAD LITTLE man.😢😢😢

[@gezzarandom]

That was INTENSE, you couldn’t keep your eyes off it. I thought we blew it when the South African juggernaut came at us at full speed in the 2nd half, but Frawley had ice in his veins to nail those drop goals, especially the winner. Phew🥲! I really needed a lie down after that.

[@celticlofts]

It was amazing a game like that and only one try scored in the 80 minutes. Ireland deserved the win but both teams gave it their all.

[@martinfarrelly5196]

Brilliant, both games, thank you South Africa and Ireland. Well done 👏

[@t1h3r3]

Good to see drop kicks are still being used in rugby 💪

[@9502937]

I was pleasantly surprised by Caolin Blade’s performance, and the replacement front row really stepped up in contrast to last weekend. I think Ireland’s best scrummaging was in the last quarter. So proud of this team 🇮🇪

[@johnmc3862]

Most players Farrell brings in have a good game, testament to his guidance and expertise.

[@Smith-hl6ms]

Brutal tough game i ever seen irish are big men too and tough

[@citedcanvas85]

Dropgoals for the win. Well played Ireland. U beatus at our own game 👏

[@jimbo1706]

Just said that. Im so used to seeing a SA FB drop kicking for a win. World has forgotten how

[@donallinehan179]

Love your content, Munster and Ireland fan living in England, stay up 🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🥪

[@RADCOMJ1]

Absolutely mesmerising game congrats to both sides. Rugby is the real winner today.

[@naisyjohns]

Ireland are on fire

[@TwoCentsRugby]

Man they fronted up!

[@zombievikinggaming4258]

Not when it truly matters though. I'm Irish and tired of these series performances that don't translate to tournament rugby.

[@JesseG1997]

​@zombievikinggaming4258 I think we'll see a very good and seasoned Ireland team coming through the next few tournaments, and dare I say even in the RWC, and that's coming from a Saffa. Honestly, I love that Ireland is that one team that we just can't figure out and beat comfortably. I love the rivalry and I love the rugby that we're getting out of it!

[@stephendoherty981]

​@JesseG1997 Well said. It's turned into a helluva rivalry which is brilliant for the promotion of our great sport.

[@stephendoherty981]

​@@zombievikinggaming4258Don't translate to tournament rugby? We've won the last two Six Nations tournaments, ffs!

[@user-is9of]

🇮🇪 🤝 🇿🇦 joint World #1s for now. Good game, SA, from an Irishman.

[@randomlyfactual1943]

I would have liked a third test but for the sake of our failing hearts, let's take the drawn series. Well played both tests, they were barn burners! 🐐 🍀

[@georgesweeney4171]

Stop lad we’re still second give it 4 years we’ll see the will wear that number for 8 years in my opinion

[@user-is9of]

@georgesweeney4171 Nah lad give it a rest, considering the obstacles Ireland had to face I think they've earned the right to be considered on par with this current SA team.

[@chasey2327]

5 of THE most competitive, compelling games these past 2 weekends....respect to all the players, terrific entertainment

[@matthewtheron2505]

Such a shame we have no third test. That would have been the perfect end to this series. Imagine the excitement there would have been for next weeks games? Insane.

[@raymondhorn8041]

We left so much out there . I think the boks just didn't take all the chances. But the Irish were insanely good to stay in control under all that pressure. Big ups to them on the win

[@chrismouton1985]

Well done, Ireland. The physicality was off the charts! When Le Roux went off I knew it was going to be tough for the Boks and then Mostert went. Bloody hell! Massive credit to the Boks for fighting back the way they did, but they should've controlled the last 5min better. Huge props for Frawley for those droppies. It took some serious stones.

[@danielbrowne3596]

Proud irish man here south africa are incredible this win means more then beaten new Zealand in my opinion

[@homerthecat3623]

As a nzder ive always wondered why it's so hard for others to win here. Good climate and we're nowhere near as intimidating as SA crowds and stadiums.

[@karlrensburg3472]

?

[@jamieodonnell160]

Stop crying you kafa😂😂😂

[@johnellard]

@@homerthecat3623 It’s the AB aura! When I played school boy rugby in Ireland there was only one team that had that mythical aura to them and that was NZ and the Haka. Unfortunately it’s now just the kiwis, but I sense that won’t be for long.

[@ericdawson7097]

Good Onya Mark - you have made all the rugby I’ve watched and followed so much more interesting and invigorating- first came across your channel in the RWC and have loved it ever since. Great game and what a hard fought battle - both teams played hard and rugby the winner for sure!👍🏉

[@TheSWCantina]

As an Irishman, I have to say we are where we are as a team because of the New Zealander influence and style of play brought in by Joe Schmidt.

[@petes9524]

And Rassie and Jacques at Munster?

[@AntoniusMalan]

Boks have absolutely no excuses for this loss. Got to take it on the chin. Well done Ireland!

[@xxwales15xx33]

What a game by 2 incredible teams. Well done to both sides from a Jealous Welshman 😅

[@qcsorter4626]

There was a time when I used to say that I'd die happy if Ireland could only once beat Wales in Cardiff! That was back in the bad old days for Ireland when Wales were in their prime. I'm sure that Wales will get their mojo back soon.

[@monsieurwolf6122]

Thought it was interesting how Ireland changed their approach and went for the 3s consistently instead of kicking into touch. Maybe Leinster and the National Team will learn their lesson finally?

[@shanegallagher9122]

I'm so proud...... One of the best games of Rugby I've ever seen..... Savage.....🏉🏉🇨🇮🇨🇮😎😎

[@Jon-bk2yw]

thank you Mark for your excellent review, what a test match! congratulations Ireland on your hard fought victory.going forward it's going to be very exciting when the all blacks and springboks clash in the rugby championship!

[@cheesecake6696]

Anyone else think there should be an exception to the blood injury rule for Eben Etsebeth? Hes a scary looking man on a good day, but hes outright terrifying with a bit of claret running down his face.

[@francisstreakybacon1012]

My god what a bloody test match!!!! Commiserations to my SA brothers, a drawn series is definitely a delight for me. SA clearly, (WITHOUT DOUBT) best team in the world. I’m just glad we could match it with you guys!!

[@claireforbes1808]

Ireland deserved the win. Congratulations to them. Sad day as a Saffa, but we’ll be back

[@themuffinman293]

What a game! Edge of your seat stuff! Delighted for Frawley! He got his redemption! But what a test! Fair play to both teams!

[@Kenny-zn6dl]

Both teams will have sore limbs in the morning, it was brutal stuff, they all need a good long holiday after very long seasons, frawley will enjoy his pint tonight 👍👍🇮🇪🇮🇪

[@johnmc3862]

Free pints for Frawley 2nite!

[@conoromelia8435]

Osborne played a stormer. Lowe made up for his mistakes last week. The fowards had parity in my opinion and Ciaran Fucking Frawley has ice in his veins

[@TwoCentsRugby]

Frawley clearly not affected by that Champions Cup missed drop goal - man what a end to the game

[@Jack-cx8tj]

Couldn‘t have said it better

[@user-is9of]

It just seemed like a different irish team despite not having a scrum, injuries and dodgy decisions, they found a way to win.

[@davidwalker2402]

Ireland have a huge history in the last 10 years winning games with drop kicks ,

[@neilmontgomery3470]

@@TwoCentsRugby Proud of our Irish boys, what a fight. Perhaps the Saffa and Irish keyboard warriors can declare a respectful ceasefire until hostilities resume in the Autumn. We really do love you guys really and you are still absolutely the best team in the world and we would say that even if we won the series. Thank you for letting us come to your lovely country and I am sure you are looking after our fans well. No Irish pundit or player ever disrespected your national team. It was just the British stirring the pot. BTW we think Matt Williams is a bit of a tool too and besides he's Aussie.

[@mybakingtray]

Damn shame we won’t get a decider. Crowley, Osbourne, and Frawley really stepped up this tour. Leo Cullen take note. Obvs the scrums go SA’s way but I thought our rejigged pack with Beirne at 6 and Cheese back in was immense. And of course, DIE DROP goes into the history books alongside Sexton. Savage test.

[@burncarlow]

Reminded me of a drop goal in Cardiff in 2009. Frawleys was much better though..

[@mybakingtray]

Indeed!

[@karlrensburg3472]

Well played Ireland from New Zealand

[@bengormley2517]

never seen so much blood in the first 15...wow...Irish were amazing!

[@conbroderick444]

Two incredible teams Two incredible tests absolutely brilliant

[@CouncilofOneElectronic]

Ireland really did beat up SA in the first half. They won all the physical battles, bar the scrum.

[@Natedawg38]

I think we're looking at game of the year. Since 2021 you could tell the ireland new zealand rivalry was rampant and then the all blacks put us to bed in the world cup. Somehow we clung to number 2 despite that setback. Now it seems south africa has taken over that mantle for the time being, its quite the juicy rivalry. I KNEW frawley had minerals ever he played against the maori all blacks during the nz tour, he just has that air about him and tonight he had a big night. Thanks for having us south africa 🇿🇦 now excuse me while i crank up the cranberries.

[@mthunziphakathi4215]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 that was some brutal game.

[@JamiePhillipsAmsterdam]

I'm shattered after that

[@harryocallaghan8082]

Missing Sheehan, Gibson-Park, Aki, Keenan, Hansen, Conan, Casey and still got the win. Man Ireland are good!! 🇮🇪☘️😜

[@aightm8]

At least people might stop complaining about our three new Zealanders now. A W with two of them out

[@johnmead3485]

2 drop goals- Frawley motm!

[@votedimascio]

I love the way they are two such different teams in terms of approach, but so well watched, and both quickly adapting to the other. Can we make this the annual 'green jersey' trophy? (winner get's to wear their green jersey to the next test) :)

[@richardstubbs6484]

Huge commitment from Ireland , and they held it together under pressure. Osborne is a great full back , and great drop goals from Frawley to clinch the win.

[@creekyknee]

Actually, I think Osbourne deserves massive credit. A lot of people were questioning the sense of picking him but he was majestic under the high ball today.

[@user-gi2rl7wv2w]

Great Game. Thought SA had it but what a finish. Fair play Frawley

[@colmgeiran3476]

We threw the kitchen sink at SA and won it by a whisker. What a series! Two best teams in the world. Ali v Frazier in that famous rumble in the jungle except with a rugby ball. The drop goal is back !

[@ciaranbrk]

My man of the match was Dorris but take a bow Frawley

[@johngarveyire]

... yeah, and Osbourne .. well done lad

[@jimbo1706]

​@@johngarveyirealmost flawless

[@1HappyBob]

Frawley - 10 for Leinster and Ireland in the near future 💪

[@ItsBellers]

I’d still take Crowley as 10 for Ireland above frawley

[@1HappyBob]

@@ItsBellers 2 super players - main thing is seeing the depth emerging for Ireland at 10 👍🇮🇪

[@burncarlow]

Definitely should be for leinster. Ireland, let's see.

[@patrickmackey8633]

Isn't a certain Mr Barrett coming Leinster next season?

[@burncarlow]

@patrickmackey8633 he is. Let's see what happens. Either way RB should be number 3 and HB should get the bus.

[@conoroloughlin8249]

Well done two cents hard to get to sleep now after that one💪☘️. This rivalry is great to be continued..

[@BarryHawk]

Blade was v composed, good cameo.

[@mthunziphakathi4215]

That was a proper test match,

[@basildavidson4597]

Great game. Great reaction. Well done Ireland. Go Bokke 👍🏻

[@Hibernia63]

What a game - freaking unbelievable! SA have the bomb-squad - now we have the the torpedo-punt - lets not forget the amazing drop goal from Johnny Sexton after 40+ phases back in the 2018 Six Nations against France to clinch the game about 6-7 mins into extra time! What a great time to be an Irish rugby fan! 🙂

[@eoghanfinnegan6119]

Fantastic Ireland keep SA try-less💪💪💪💪

[@4evaavfc]

That Irish fullback has a great future. That was a real test between two great teams. That Irish short ball posed problems for the Boks. At times, it looked like a slaughter house.

[@user-ls3vp5gv7n]

The whole rugby world should enjoy these two teams we only get them for a very short while careers are short and physicality takes its toll on the bodies but boy what a pleasure to watch them go at it