Card chaos as ruthless Springboks overpower Ireland in extraordinary match

South Africa claimed their first victory in Dublin in 13 years. That it only came by 11 points was a minor miracle for Ireland. 

There were six cards issued during the match, including a 20-minute red card for James Ryan, and four yellow cards for Ireland. Pic: Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

November international: Ireland 13 South Africa 24

South Africa flexed their muscles to overpower Ireland for the first time in Dublin in 13 years as the home side’s discipline and an overwhelmed scrum crumbled on Saturday evening.