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23 Sep 23
Rugby World Cup 2023
South Africa
South Africa
8-13
Full time
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Ireland
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Live Updates

It's all over! The referee has blown their whistle to end the game.

80'
Penalty Goal

Jack Crowley kicks the penalty.

76'

South Africa decide to make a substitution, with Cobus Reinach getting some game time.

74'

South Africa decide to make a substitution, with Faf de Klerk being replaced.

74'

Ireland decide to make a substitution, with Dave Kilcoyne getting some game time.

74'

Ireland decide to make a substitution, with Andrew Porter being replaced.

74'

The opposition have charged down Jack Crowley drop goal attempt!

74'

A gap opened in the defence and Kurt-Lee Arendse took full advantage.

72'

Ireland decide to make a substitution, with Jack Crowley getting some game time.

72'

Ireland decide to make a substitution, with Johnny Sexton being replaced.

72'

A gap opened in the defence and RG Snyman took full advantage.

68'

Ireland make a substitution with Conor Murray coming on.

65'

Ireland make a substitution with Jamison Gibson-Park coming off.

65'

Faf de Klerk takes the penalty but the ball didn't come round, staying right of the posts.

65'

South Africa sub Deon Fourie comes onto the field.

63'

Bongi Mbonambi departs for South Africa.

63'

Ireland sub Ryan Baird comes onto the field.

63'

Peter O'Mahony departs for Ireland.

63'

Ireland sub Finlay Bealham comes onto the field.

63'

Tadhg Furlong departs for Ireland.

63'

Ireland sub Robbie Henshaw comes onto the field.

63'

Garry Ringrose departs for Ireland.

63'

The touch judges have waved away the attempt by Manie Libbok as they hook it left.

63'

South Africa sub Trevor Nyakane comes onto the field.

61'

Frans Malherbe departs for South Africa.

61'
Penalty Goal

Johnny Sexton adds the points for Ireland.

58'

Iain Henderson comes on.

52'

James Ryan comes off.

52'

Dan Sheehan comes on.

52'

Ronan Kelleher comes off.

52'

Manie Libbok has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

52'

Marco van Staden comes on.

50'

Siya Kolisi comes off.

50'
Try

A penetrating move by South Africa results in a try for Cheslin Kolbe.

50'

What a run here by Cheslin Kolbe as they get over the gainline!

50'

Damian Willemse sets up the try.

50'

South Africa decide to make a substitution, with Kwagga Smith getting some game time.

47'

South Africa decide to make a substitution, with Jasper Wiese being replaced.

47'

South Africa decide to make a substitution, with RG Snyman getting some game time.

47'

South Africa decide to make a substitution, with Franco Mostert being replaced.

47'

South Africa decide to make a substitution, with Ox Nche getting some game time.

47'

South Africa decide to make a substitution, with Steven Kitshoff being replaced.

47'

South Africa decide to make a substitution, with Jean Kleyn getting some game time.

47'

South Africa decide to make a substitution, with Eben Etzebeth being replaced.

47'

Faf de Klerk can consider themself unlucky as they see the ball hit the left upright and bounce away.

46'

The second half kicks off.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.

41'

Garry Ringrose comes on for Ireland.

34'

Robbie Henshaw leaves the field.

34'
Conversion

Johnny Sexton does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

34'
Try

Silky skills by Ireland ends with a try for Mack Hansen.

32'

Trouble here as Mack Hansen breaches the defence.

32'

James Lowe sets up the try.

32'

Trouble here as James Lowe breaches the defence.

30'

Trouble here as Bundee Aki breaches the defence.

28'

Ireland decide to make a substitution, with Robbie Henshaw getting some game time.

21'

Ireland decide to make a substitution, with Garry Ringrose being replaced.

21'

A gap opened in the defence and Hugo Keenan took full advantage.

12'
Penalty Goal

Manie Libbok kicks the penalty.

5'

The defensive line has been broken as Kurt-Lee Arendse goes through the gap.

2'

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

0'
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Bonus Points Awarded

+1
Lost by 5 points

Points Flow Chart

Ireland win +5
South Africa
Ireland
South Africa
Time in lead
Ireland
35
Mins in lead
41
44%
% Of Game In Lead
51%
63%
Possession Last 10 min
37%
0
Points Last 10 min
3

Key Events

Full Time
Crowley
76'
8 - 13
Sexton
58'
8 - 10
Kolbe
8 - 7
50'
Half Time
Sexton
34'
3 - 7
Hansen
32'
3 - 5
Libbok
3 - 0
5'
Start

Win Probability

South Africa
54%
Draw
1%
Ireland
45%
Maul-Lost by Pieter-Steph du Toit

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored
1.1
7
Entries
Avg. Points Scored
1.1
9
Entries

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs
50%
38%
3-6 secs
29%
42%
6+ secs
12%
15%
62
Rucks Won
74

Last 5 Penalties

62'
64'
69'
75'
78'
South Africa
Ireland

Other Fixtures

38 - 17
FT
96 - 0
FT
19 - 10
FT
18 - 18
FT
71 - 0
FT
8 - 13
FT
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