Ireland 12 Springboks 16

Ireland 12 Springboks 16

10 Nov 2012

GARETH DUNCAN brought you live commentary from the Test in Dublin.

FULL TIME: IRELAND 12 SPRINGBOKS 16

80 mins: Ireland try a chip over the top to expose the space behind the Springboks’ defesive line. However, Pietersen covers and runs into touch. Game is over. SPRINGBOKS WIN 16-12!

78 mins: As the clock starts ticking down, Ireland are desperate to find a break from deep as they trail by four.

74 mins: GREAT ESCAPE! From a scrum penalty, Ireland charge into the Springboks’ red zone. They batter the tourists’ defence and build good momentum. But they run out of steam and concede a penalty at the tackle point. South Africa escape.

70 mins: SPRINGBOK PENALTY! Lambie kicks his third penalty. The visitors hold the lead during the closing stages. SPRINGBOKS LEAD 16-12!

69 mins: MONSTER SCRUM! Replacement prop Heinke van der Merwe has been a monster in the scrums since coming on for CJ van der Linde. With an Irish feed, the Springboks milk the penalty in a kickable position.

66 mins: Springboks milk a penalty near the halfway mark. Lambie steps up to take a shot at goal, but his effort is short.

61 mins: Wing Francois Hougaard is pinned for offside. Sexton tees up from a 50m out, but he misses as the ball falls short. Pienaar picks up the attempt and clears the danger.

56 mins: OUTSTANDING DEFENCE! Back to 15 players, Ireland were relentless on attack as they carried the ball well in Springbok territory. But the visitors hold up well, phase after phase they soak in the pressure. They eventually force the penalty as tighthead prop Jannie du Plessis contests for the ball on his feet.

52 mins: SPRINGBOK PENALTY! Ireland struggling with a man down, and concede a kickable penalty. Lambie steps up and pops it over the crossbar. South Africa are ahead for the first time as Heaslip returns from the sin bin. SPRINGBOKS LEAD 13-12!

49 mins: Springboks continue to add pressure on the Irish defence. However, Etzebeth loses the ball forward 8m from the tryline. The hosts survive, with 14 men on the field.

46 mins: SPRINGBOK TRY! De Villiers’ bravery in leadership and South Africa’s efforts pay off. The Boks finally cross the chalk via a Pienaar snipe around the fringes. Lambie converts. IRELAND LEAD 12-10!

43 mins: YELLOW CARD! The Boks get a strong rolling maul going and Ireland struggle to counter. They commit three offences, with skipper Jamie Heaslip bearing the brunt and getting sin binned.

42 mins: Springboks get an early penalty in the second half. But De Villiers turns down the option to kick at goal and orders Lambie to find touch.

HALF-TIME: IRELAND 12 SPRINGBOKS 3

40 mins: Henry concedes a silly penalty as he disrupts Springbok scrumhalf Ruan Pienaar from a side entry at the breakdown. It’s a long range attempt, but with time up on the clock, Pienaar tries his luck. He’s short, and Barnes blows for half-time.

38 mins: Springboks continue their woeful performance as they are pinned for the 11th time. Sexton gets his fifth attempt at goal, but he misses.

32 mins: YELLOW CARD! From the restart, Pietersen lands an early hit on Ireland flank Chris Henry. Both teams start a scuffle off the ball. After everyone settles, Barnes gets advice from his assistant and sends Pietersen to the sin bin.

30 mins: IRELAND PENALTY! Springbok defence under fire from Barnes. Ireland get another kickable penalty in the opposition’s 22m area. Sexton converts. IRELAND LEAD 12-3!

27 mins: Ireland outside centre Keith Earls skins the Bok defence on the outside with his pace. But Springbok flanker Francois Louw makes a great steal at the tackle point – from a difficult position.

26 mins: Let off for Ireland. Lambie misses his second penalty attempt from centre field.

24 mins: Ireland creating great momentum with ball in hand. Running the ball from all over the park. But their attack ends when lock Eben Etzebeth makes a great steal in midfield. Barnes is consistent with the whistle, blowing the Irish for holding on.

21 mins: IRELAND PENALTY! Minutes later, Springbok captain Jean de Villiers concedes a penalty at the breakdown within Sexton’s strike range. And the No 10 makes it three from three. IRELAND LEAD 9-3!

18 mins: SPRINGBOK PENALTY! South Africa poach possession off an Irish lineout, and Pietersen is put into space and he bumps Sexton off en route to the hosts’ red zone. Ireland’s defence are penalised for offside as they panic under pressure. Flyhalf Pat Lambie punishes the Irish with a successful three-pointer. IRELAND LEAD 6-3!

14 mins: GREAT RUN! Hooker Adriaan Strauss shows what he’s capable of in space – a devastating runner.

10 mins: IRELAND PENALTY! Springboks pinned again, this time the forwards are guilty of chasing a high ball from an offside position. Sexton gets his second goal attempt, and he nails it. IRELAND LEAD 6-0!

6 mins: IRELAND PENALTY! The Springboks concede the first kickable penalty at a lineout in their red zone. Sexton converts from a challenging angle. IRELAND LEAD 3-0!

3 mins: Both teams using the boot early on. So far, they are evenly matched.

KICK-OFF: Irish flyhalf Jonathan Sexton starts the match with a deep kick-off. South Africa gather easily and clear. But the ball doesn’t go into touch and Sexton tests fullback Zane Kirchner with an up-and-under. Kirchner struggles under pressure and Ireland win possession. But referee Wayne Barnes blows for a knock-on from the hosts during the move.

Ireland - 15 Simon Zebo, 14 Tommy Bowe, 13 Keith Earls, 12 Gordon D’Arcy, 11 Andrew Trimble, 10 Jonathan Sexton, 9 Conor Murray, 8 Jamie Heaslip (c), 7 Chris Henry, 6 Peter O’Mahony, 5 Mike McCarthy, 4 Donnacha Ryan, 3 Mike Ross, 2 Richardt Strauss, 1 Cian Healy.
Subs – 16 Sean Cronin, 17 Dave Kilcoyne, 18 Michael Bent, 19 Donncha O’Callaghan, 20 Iain Henderson, 21 Ronan O’Gara, 22 Eoin Reddan, 23 Fergus McFadden.

Springboks – 15 Zane Kirchner, 14 JP Pietersen, 13 Jaco Taute, 12 Jean de Villiers, 11 Francois Hougaard, 10 Pat Lambie, 9 Ruan Pienaar, 8 Duane Vermuelen, 7 Willem Alberts, 6 Francois Louw, 5 Juandre Kruger, 4 Eben Etzebeth, 3 Jannie du Plessis, 2 Adriaan Strauss, 1 CJ van der Linde.
16 Schalk Brits, 17 Heinke van der Merwe, 18 Pat Cilliers, 19 Flip van der Merwe, 20 Marcell Coetzee, 21 Morne Steyn, 22 Juan de Jongh, 23 Lwazi Mvovo.


696 Comments

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  • 351.Gumboots: Reply to this comment
    10 Nov 2012, 20:55 pm

    @katman-342:

    He knows…

  • 352.Slumtown: Reply to this comment
    10 Nov 2012, 20:55 pm

    need to step it up here or else Ireland will take the upper hand again – still pretty average.

  • 353.W.P: Reply to this comment
    10 Nov 2012, 20:55 pm

    I told you guys ages ago that Jandre Kruger is a pussycat. What a limp d*ck!

  • 354.I am a stormer: Reply to this comment
    10 Nov 2012, 20:55 pm

    Ruan is taking ownership. Mooi. At least someone is.

  • 355.sparticus: Reply to this comment
    10 Nov 2012, 20:55 pm

    Is rucking legal again ? Mind you I will be very happy !!!

  • 356.The Sharks rugby pedigree is packaged as dog food: Reply to this comment
    10 Nov 2012, 20:56 pm

    @Mike H-346: Alistair has unfinished business in CT :) He ain’t going anywhere near the Boks just yet. Post 2015…….hell yes.

  • 357.Gumboots: Reply to this comment
    10 Nov 2012, 20:56 pm

    Can’t get our hands on the ball

  • 358.Kaizan: Reply to this comment
    10 Nov 2012, 20:56 pm

    This is one of the worst displays of low-life, dishonourable cheating from Wayne Barnes.

    Absolutely despicable.

  • 359.Dusky: Reply to this comment
    10 Nov 2012, 20:57 pm

    I think Ireland should replace Fergus. He needs to go home and milk his male sheep.

  • 360.Dawn: Reply to this comment
    10 Nov 2012, 20:57 pm

    Ai Pops it’s Saturday and it’s rugby.

    That was so pathetic!

  • 361.Gumboots: Reply to this comment
    10 Nov 2012, 20:57 pm

    @sparticus-355:

    …and the ref saw it… strange I thought it was not allowed… maybe new rule… ;)

  • 362.Slumtown: Reply to this comment
    10 Nov 2012, 20:57 pm

    @I am a stormer-354: yeah finally have confidence in him as a player. He is doing well at 9 – please take CJ off. Heineke should be a better option.

  • 363.soulfusion: Reply to this comment
    10 Nov 2012, 20:57 pm

    Wow I was forgiving of Barnes in the first half because we played kak but in the second half some of his decisions have left a lot to be desired.

  • 364.Dusky: Reply to this comment
    10 Nov 2012, 20:57 pm

    @W.P-353: Yep – even Anton Bresler would have been a better option.

  • 365.mikeybrass: Reply to this comment
    10 Nov 2012, 20:58 pm

    Irish commentators are loving Eben.
    Kruger might as well be vapour.

    ***** useless game plan.

    Meyer took the bulls from nothing and built them into a force. But this is international rugby and his game plan is dated.

  • 366.The Sharks rugby pedigree is packaged as dog food: Reply to this comment
    10 Nov 2012, 20:58 pm

    Play Eben at 5 and Bakkies at 4 in the next test………..
    Eben can do the No 5 thing at this level…..I’m certain of it.

  • 367.poppa69: Reply to this comment
    10 Nov 2012, 20:58 pm

    SA proving it deserves to play up north all the time. the second tier of international rugby deserves its neanderthal figure head.

    ah Katman, it’s funny how quickly my original post got you to. bite. in fact you went straight for the jugular.

    but your self righteousness really is ugly.

  • 368.sparticus: Reply to this comment
    10 Nov 2012, 20:58 pm

    Yipeeee CJ is off

  • 369.Slumtown: Reply to this comment
    10 Nov 2012, 20:59 pm

    thank f CJ is off whoohoo!

  • 370.sandeno: Reply to this comment
    10 Nov 2012, 20:59 pm

    It`s such a pathetic display from the Boks that I wont be surprised if John Smit comes on as replacement.

  • 371.Dusky: Reply to this comment
    10 Nov 2012, 20:59 pm

    @Dawn-360: Pops brother got arrested for drunk and disorderly and women beating again. The New Zealand past time. Give him a break.

  • 372.mikeybrass: Reply to this comment
    10 Nov 2012, 20:59 pm

    @Dusky-364: Hell, even Botha would have been better. Or Flip and Eben, even though all of them are 4s.

    CJ is pathetic.

  • 373.katman: Reply to this comment
    10 Nov 2012, 20:59 pm

    @poppa69-367: Whatever, mate. You’re a joke.

  • 374.Slumtown: Reply to this comment
    10 Nov 2012, 21:00 pm

    @mikeybrass-365: yep and the sad thing is come replacements time he brings on Flip 4 for 4 and takes Eben off. Dumpfkopf deluxe – funny he hasnt made the replacements yet.

  • 375.mikeybrass: Reply to this comment
    10 Nov 2012, 21:00 pm

    @poppa69-367: Lack of an apology again? Typical. Scumbag.

    Bye bye CJ! About time!!!!!!

  • 376.Dusky: Reply to this comment
    10 Nov 2012, 21:00 pm

    @poppa69-367: Stay off the alcohol pops. Try be part of the 1% of the population of your country which are not alcoholics.

  • 377.mxhosa: Reply to this comment
    10 Nov 2012, 21:00 pm

    Three years ago Kruger was the best lock in the Premiership…

  • 378.mikeybrass: Reply to this comment
    10 Nov 2012, 21:01 pm

    Where the heck is JdJ??? All these replacements and JdJ isn’t brought on to replace the useless Taute (at centre that is).

  • 379.Slumtown: Reply to this comment
    10 Nov 2012, 21:01 pm

    @poppa69-367: just ******* off mate – youre a pain in the ***.

  • 380.Gumboots: Reply to this comment
    10 Nov 2012, 21:01 pm

    @poppa69-367:

    An apology would be accepted… Come now…

  • 381.mikeybrass: Reply to this comment
    10 Nov 2012, 21:01 pm

    @Dusky-376: LLOOLLL

  • 382.Dusky: Reply to this comment
    10 Nov 2012, 21:01 pm

    The northern hemisphere sides are used to winning games by 1 or 2 points. That’s because their primary method of points scoring is penalties.

  • 383.sandeno: Reply to this comment
    10 Nov 2012, 21:02 pm

    Etsebeth, Strauss, Vermeulen and Louw have been good.

  • 384.mikeybrass: Reply to this comment
    10 Nov 2012, 21:03 pm

    Least Kruger is off.

    Bring on Juan !!!!!!!!!!!!

  • 385.willievz: Reply to this comment
    10 Nov 2012, 21:03 pm

    @Mike H-341: Bring back PDV

  • 386.The Sharks rugby pedigree is packaged as dog food: Reply to this comment
    10 Nov 2012, 21:03 pm

    @mikeybrass-372: Eben at 5 and Bakkies at 4…….He must be brave and DO IT for the next test. Bakkies is but a channel away.

  • 387.boktillzero: Reply to this comment
    10 Nov 2012, 21:04 pm

    irish commentators
    “the only reason lambie is on the field is for his place kick” :-O
    really even if youve been living under a shamrock you’ve at least seen what lambie can do with ball in hand

  • 388.katman: Reply to this comment
    10 Nov 2012, 21:04 pm

    Irish scrum poeping itself now.

  • 389.CoachPete: Reply to this comment
    10 Nov 2012, 21:04 pm

    Morning boys
    game is still tight Boks look better this half

  • 390.Gumboots: Reply to this comment
    10 Nov 2012, 21:05 pm

    @The Sharks rugby pedigree is packaged as dog food-386:

    Oh Chanel no 5 for Eben then… ;)

  • 391.mikeybrass: Reply to this comment
    10 Nov 2012, 21:05 pm

    Flip is making an impact.

  • 392.sparticus: Reply to this comment
    10 Nov 2012, 21:05 pm

    Now ever if there was a case for Heinke to be picked above anyone else then it was that scrum just there !!!

  • 393.Gumboots: Reply to this comment
    10 Nov 2012, 21:05 pm

    @CoachPete-389:

    Howzit Coach… Long time boet.

  • 394.Slumtown: Reply to this comment
    10 Nov 2012, 21:05 pm

    come on we need another try here.

  • 395.mikeybrass: Reply to this comment
    10 Nov 2012, 21:06 pm

    @The Sharks rugby pedigree is packaged as dog food-386: Or at least replace Kruger with Flip. Kruger is useless.

    Interesting how he continues ignoring Juan with the backline so impotent…

  • 396.The Sharks rugby pedigree is packaged as dog food: Reply to this comment
    10 Nov 2012, 21:06 pm

    @willievz-385: I’d be prepared to give Straeuli another go. Anything but this.

  • 397.Slumtown: Reply to this comment
    10 Nov 2012, 21:06 pm

    @mikeybrass-391: Flip is making an impact? Who are you talking about? Hes not on the field.

  • 398.BULLET: Reply to this comment
    10 Nov 2012, 21:06 pm

    @396
    waaaaaaahaaaaaaahaaaaa

  • 399.The Sharks rugby pedigree is packaged as dog food: Reply to this comment
    10 Nov 2012, 21:07 pm

    @Gumboots-390: :) Indeeeeeeeeeeedles.

  • 400.I am a stormer: Reply to this comment
    10 Nov 2012, 21:07 pm

    It’s squeaky bum time, folks.

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