Springboks vs Ireland 2

[sparky]

All the momentum is with South Africa.

[MiketheSnow]

The Saffas are taking players out well beyond the ball at every ruck

And players like Kriel go in first at a ruck (after the tackler) purposely go beyond the ball with hands on the floor but don't touch the ball and then pull back. But that move really slows down the ball and prevents the scrum half (normally) from getting the ball away quickly

[sparky]

Pollard with another penalty shot.

[sparky]

It's over. 5 out of 5 so far.

South Africa 15 Ireland 16. One point game.

[sparky]

RTE Radio have switched to an Armagh- Kerry Gaelic Football game at Croke Park.

[sparky]

They've switched back.

Ireland have given away another kickable penalty.

[sparky]

Pollard again.

South Africa 18 Ireland 16. The hosts hit the lead.

[sparky]

The Irish players are knackered.

[MiketheSnow]

Game of inches

[sparky]

Jack Crowley now has a kick at goal.

[sparky]

Over. Ireland retake the lead. South Africa 18 Ireland 19. 21 minutes to go.

[sparky]

Ireland offside. Pollard points to the posts.

[sparky]

Kick good. South Africa 21 Ireland 19.

[sparky]

Another scrum penalty to South Africa.

[sparky]

Scrums win you tests.

[sparky]

Pollard with the shot at goal. Just over. 8 out of 8.

South Africa 24 Ireland 19.

[Victor Meldrew]

Real slug-fest this game

[sparky]

@Victor-Meldrew She ain't a looker.

[MiketheSnow]

@sparky said in Springboks vs Ireland 2:

@Victor-Meldrew She ain't a looker.

But you'd take her home to meet your Mum & Dad

[sparky]

Ireland get the ball over the line but can't get it down.