Ireland and Boks setting the standard in world rugby

South Africans are leaning towards Ireland being the new gold standard they must beat.

PURE EMOTION: Ireland's Peter O'Mahony celebrates. Pic: Dan Sheridan

South Africa and Ireland are fierce rivals on the pitch now, but it is a contest laced with mutual respect.

Ireland’s dramatic 25-24 win over the Springboks at Kings Park in Durban on Saturday gave them a share of this series, if it can be called that.