Ireland crush the Springboks

Ireland 32 South Africa 15

Ireland ran riot in the first half to launch their autumn series with a crushing victory over South Africa at Lansdowne Road.

The Triple Crown holders entered the match as red-hot favourites and fully justified the tag with a blistering display that cut the outclassed Springboks to pieces.

It was only their third success over South Africa in 18 attempts and was their second in succession as tries from Andrew Trimble, David Wallace, Marcus Horan and Shane Horgan did the damage.