South Africa

27 - 20

Full Time

Ireland

Ireland vs South Africa

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

The ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, Jack Crowley will have to re-adjust the radar.

79'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Ireland is finished off by Ryan Baird

78'

This is dangerous for the defence as Ryan Baird bursts through to advance the Ireland attack.

78'

Spellbinding play by James Lowe is finished off with a try.

78'

The referee is running towards the posts and a penalty try is given to South Africa.

77'

Yellow Card

Ronan Kelleher (Ireland) is shown a yellow card

77'

Conversion

Jack Crowley has kicked a conversion.

75'

Try

A series of passes by Ireland results in a try for Conor Murray

74'

Ronan Kelleher played a key part in that try.

74'

A gap opened in the defence and Ronan Kelleher took full advantage.

74'

South Africa decide to make a substitution, with Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu getting some game time.

73'

South Africa decide to make a substitution, with Handre Pollard being replaced.

73'

Ireland decide to make a substitution, with Cian Healy getting some game time.

73'

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

73'

Yellow Card

Kurt-Lee Arendse (South Africa) is shown a yellow card

73'

Conversion

The South Africa supporters go wild as Handre Pollard successfully kicks the conversion.

66'

Try

A stunning solo try from Cheslin Kolbe

64'

Ireland sub Conor Murray comes onto the field.

63'

Craig Casey departs for Ireland.

63'

Ireland sub Finlay Bealham comes onto the field.

62'

Tadhg Furlong departs for Ireland.

62'

Ireland sub Andrew Porter comes onto the field.

62'

Cian Healy departs for Ireland.

62'

Handre Pollard steps up to take the penalty but pulls it wide and to the right.

59'

Grant Williams comes on for South Africa.

59'

Faf de Klerk leaves the field.

59'

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

56'

What a run here by Kurt-Lee Arendse as they get over the gainline!

56'

Cian Healy comes on.

53'

Andrew Porter comes off.

53'

What a run here by Jesse Kriel as they get over the gainline!

51'

Ciaran Frawley comes on.

50'

Jamie Osborne comes off.

50'

Ireland decide to make a substitution, with Ryan Baird getting some game time.

49'

Ireland decide to make a substitution, with Peter O'Mahony being replaced.

49'

Ireland decide to make a substitution, with James Ryan getting some game time.

49'

Ireland decide to make a substitution, with Joe McCarthy being replaced.

49'

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

49'

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

49'

South Africa decide to make a substitution, with Marco van Staden getting some game time.

49'

South Africa decide to make a substitution, with Siya Kolisi being replaced.

49'

South Africa decide to make a substitution, with Salmaan Moerat getting some game time.

49'

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

49'

South Africa decide to make a substitution, with Vincent Koch getting some game time.

49'

South Africa decide to make a substitution, with Frans Malherbe being replaced.

49'

South Africa decide to make a substitution, with Malcolm Marx getting some game time.

49'

South Africa decide to make a substitution, with Bongi Mbonambi being replaced.

49'

South Africa decide to make a substitution, with Gerhard Steenekamp getting some game time.

49'

South Africa decide to make a substitution, with Ox Nche being replaced.

49'

Jesse Kriel makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

46'

Handre Pollard steps up to take the penalty but pulls it wide and to the left.

46'

Ireland make a substitution with Garry Ringrose coming on.

40'

Ireland make a substitution with Robbie Henshaw coming off.

40'

Ireland make a substitution with Ronan Kelleher coming on.

40'

Ireland make a substitution with Dan Sheehan coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

41'

Handre Pollard has penalty kick attempt at goal but pushes it to the right hand side of the posts.

39'

Ireland go for goal with Jack Crowley taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

35'

Try

Incisive passing by Ireland is finished off by Jamie Osborne, as they goes over for the try.

34'

Fabulous play by Ireland has led to Jamie Osborne being able to wriggle through a gap.

34'

James Lowe sets up the try.

34'

Ireland decided to go for goal with Jack Crowley taking the penalty goal but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

31'

Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as Handre Pollard kicks the penalty goal.

28'

This is dangerous for the defence as Pieter-Steph du Toit bursts through to advance the South Africa attack.

22'

This is dangerous for the defence as Dan Sheehan bursts through to advance the Ireland attack.

21'

Penalty Goal

Handre Pollard does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

17'

Penalty Goal

Jack Crowley makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

12'

Conversion

Handre Pollard has kicked a conversion.

Try

Great hands by South Africa leads to a try for Kurt-Lee Arendse

Siya Kolisi sets up the try.

The defensive line has been broken as Jesse Kriel goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee Luke Pearce blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 South Africa v Ireland 
  
 Sat 6th July 2024, 08:00am PDT 
  
 Loftus Versfeld 
  
 Luke Pearce

Points Flow Chart

South Africa win +7

Time in lead

Mins in lead

99%

% Of Game In Lead

16%

Possession Last 10 min

84%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Baird

78'

27 - 20

Penalty Try

27 - 15

77'

Kelleher

77'

20 - 15

Crowley

75'

20 - 15

Murray

74'

20 - 13

Arendse

20 - 8

73'

Pollard

20 - 8

66'

Kolbe

18 - 8

64'

Half Time

Osborne

34'

13 - 8

Pollard

13 - 3

28'

Pollard

10 - 3

17'

Crowley

12'

7 - 3

Pollard

7 - 0

Arendse

5 - 0

Start

Win Probability

South Africa

69%

Draw

Ireland

30%

Ruck-Won by Jack Crowley

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.8

Entries

Attack Profile

South Africa

Ireland

More Less

Defence Profile

South Africa

Ireland

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

53%

62%

3-6 secs

36%

31%

6+ secs

11%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

68'

70'

72'

73'

77'

South Africa

Ireland

Springboks vs Ireland Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Springboks face off against Ireland in Internationals on Sat 6th July 2024 at Loftus Versfeld. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 16:00 and is broadcast on Sky Sports, NOW TV. In South Africa it’s at 17:00 SAST on SuperSport, 03:00 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 01:00 AEST in Australia and 08:00 EST in the US.

Springboks won the last encounter but Springboks are in the best form of their last 5 games.

World Rankings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 2 places in the rankings with Springboks in position 1 and Ireland in position 3, underlining just how tight this match could be.

Springboks vs Ireland Squads

The official squads for Springboks vs Ireland will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.