Match thread

sparky

Ireland go for the corner.

Noisy Dublin crowd. Many of who will have been in the pub for most of the afternoon.

sparky

Very good goal line defence by the Boks. I hope the ABs are taking notes.

JayCee

Never looked rattled SA during that defensive effort

sparky

Great atmosphere.

ACT Crusader

Surely not? Springboks dropped two high balls.

But they are the bestest ever…

gawd the Irish players appeal a lot

Victor Meldrew

As a traditionalist, love the Oirish changing their jersey.

sparky

Ireland go for goal.

He's hit the posts.

Ireland 0 Boks 5. 20 minutes gone.

sparky

Tadgh Beirne goes over, but it's going to the TMO because of a Ryan clear out that looked a bit dodgy.

ACT Crusader

This ref is pretty solid. But the fact he has so much influence further highlights everything that is wrong with the game.

More TMO

sparky

That's going to be ruled out and perhaps a YC.

sparky

Pissed Irish crowd not happy.

The Irishman

James Ryan is a fucking idiot

sparky

YC for Ryan. Illegal clear out that made contact with the head. Going for a RC review.

Should be a 20-minute Red IMHO.

YC
As much as i hate them .. you can't blame anyone but Ryan ... that was dumb

sparky

Prendergast unconvincing at 10. Fluffing kicks. Looking unsettled.

ACT Crusader

Poor kicking by Ireland after Boks error