Emerging Ireland survive scare in fierce Pumas fightback

Although the tourists ultimately came away with a 28-24 win, a review of this game certainly won’t make for pretty viewing

In the pink: Cormac Izuchukwu of Emerging Ireland is tackled by Devon Williams of Airlink Pumas during the Toyota Challenge match between Airlink Pumas and Emerging Ireland at Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein, South Africa. Pic: Johan Pretorius/Sportsfile

Pumas 24 Emerging Ireland 28

Despite an entirely unconvincing performance, Emerging Ireland managed to hang on for a 28-24 win over the Pumas in Bloemfontein on Wednesday.