Ireland lose to South Africa again

A spirited second-half fightback from Ireland almost received the reward it deserved but ultimately South Africa held on to win the second Test in Cape Town to win the series 2-0.

Ireland lose to South Africa again
Sat, 19 Jun, 2004 - 16:42

South Africa 26 Ireland 17

A spirited second-half fightback from Ireland almost received the reward it deserved but ultimately South Africa held on to win the second Test in Cape Town to win the series 2-0.

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