Irish eyes focused on historic victory

Ireland will be out to record a new landmark in their rich rugby history on Saturday when they attempt to score their first ever Test win against the Springboks in South Africa.

Fri, 11 Jun, 2004 - 16:13

Ireland will be out to record a new landmark in their rich rugby history on Saturday when they attempt to score their first ever Test win against the Springboks in South Africa.

Considering the only Irish victory against the Boks was back in 1965 in Dublin, if they can achieve the feat they will have written a remarkable chapter in their history after their Triple Crown win and victory over world champions England this year.

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