O'Driscoll rues wrong game plan

Brian O’Driscoll admitted Ireland may have pursued the wrong game-plan in yesterday’s 23-21 defeat by South Africa at Aviva Stadium.

Sun, 07 Nov, 2010 - 10:27

Brian O’Driscoll admitted Ireland may have pursued the wrong game-plan in yesterday’s 23-21 defeat by South Africa at Aviva Stadium.

Tommy Bowe and Rob Kearney scored tries in the last 15 minutes as Ireland staged a fightback inspired by the appearance of substitute Ronan O’Gara, who won his 100th cap.

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CourtsRugbyHeathrowPlace: Aviva StadiumPerson: O'DriscollPerson: Brian O’DriscollPerson: Tommy BowePerson: Rob KearneyPerson: Ronan O’GaraPerson: O’DriscollPerson: Declan KidneyPerson: O’GaraPerson: RonanPerson: Peter StringerPerson: KidneyPerson: Donnacha RyanPerson: BowePerson: Juan SmithPerson: Gio AplonPerson: Peter de VilliersPerson: de VilliersPerson: Morne SteynPerson: Patrick LambiePerson: MorneEvent: Tri-NationsOrganisation: IrelandOrganisation: South Africa
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