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Donal Lenihan in Durban: Braver than the win in Wellington? Probably. This was truly special 

Our rugby analyst reflects on a special evening in Durban for Andy Farrell and a truly special bunch of Irish players 
Donal Lenihan in Durban: Braver than the win in Wellington? Probably. This was truly special 

KICKING KING: Ryan Baird gives it up for his colleague Ciaran Frawley, who sealed a remarkable Irish win with the last kick of the game at King's Park. Pic: Dan Sheridan, Inpho.

There are test matches and there are Test matches. 

In over half a century of following Ireland play, I’m don’t think I’ve seen a braver performance and, in the circumstances, a more incredible win than the last-gasp success at King's Park on Saturday. You really had to be there to fully appreciate what Ireland were up against.

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