IF you didn’t see the game, allow us to present a quick synopsis. South Africa enjoyed well over two-thirds of the possession, had umpteen more shots on goal than Ireland and our lads won 1-0.

IT’S a pretty safe bet that, as far as Ireland’s World Cup ambitions are concerned, Giovanni Trapattoni will learn more from tonight’s international in Turin than last night’s in Thomond Park.

Republic of Ireland 1 South Africa 0

South Africa coach Joel Santana has included strikers Mabhuti Khenyeza and Richard Henyekane in his 24-man squad for the match against Ireland in Thomond Park early next month.