Depleted Ireland spring surprise defeat on the Boks

Rhys Ruddock and Tommy Bowe plundered tries to guide stubborn Ireland to their first victory over South Africa in five years at the Aviva Stadium.

Depleted Ireland spring surprise defeat on the Boks
Sat, 08 Nov, 2014 - 19:27

Ireland 29 South Africa 15

Rhys Ruddock and Tommy Bowe plundered tries to guide stubborn Ireland to their first victory over South Africa in five years at the Aviva Stadium.

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