De Villiers impressed by Ireland's spirit

South Africa coach Peter de Villiers hailed Ireland’s battling spirit after today’s match at Lansdowne Road.

De Villiers impressed by Ireland's spirit
Sat, 06 Nov, 2010 - 19:34

South Africa coach Peter de Villiers hailed Ireland’s battling spirit after today’s match at Lansdowne Road.

Ireland’s homecoming to the Dublin venue ended in frustration as they slumped to a sixth successive defeat.

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