HIGHLIGHTS | SOUTH AFRICA v IRELAND | July Internationals 2024 | First Test

HIGHLIGHTS | SOUTH AFRICA v IRELAND | July Internationals 2024 | First Test

Following a massive build-up to their clash in Pretoria, back-to-back Rugby World Cup champions the Springboks maintained the title of the world’s top-ranked rugby side with a thrilling win over Ireland.



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[djboydanny]

1st of all well done South Africa beating Ireland, I'm Irish and predicted SA by 10, The match had it all, and to see SA play out through the backs and the little kick troughs, just shows what a world class outfit they are, no shame loosing to SA by a converted try especially after their mammoth defense, I just love rugby and can't wait until next week, SA and Ireland please deliver another great game !!

[chiganuggoo]

Respect to the channel for not putting the score in the title or thumbnail. Some of us were working and couldn't follow the match or didn't have access to a live stream. Thank you, we appreciate it.

[jacksonsjourney]

It’s an absolute pleasure to host Ireland. They have a great rugby culture and their fans are awesome to hang out with after the game. Come and enjoy our country and hospitality. I had an amazing time watching rugby in Ireland and can’t wait for this rivalry to grow over time. May the Irish team keep growing their legacy. 🇿🇦

[RexfromIslaNublar]

It feels good to see the Southern Hemisphere Trio win this weekend. Way to go to our South African brothers from Australia 👊

[orfan-ZAR]

The way Chelson Kobe can read the game is incredible. I hope the next generation learns from him

[robertpatterson]

South African here. That first Ireland try was excellent! Class act

[rubeng]

Props to the crowd for cheering when Kwagga Smit successfully claimed the ball at kick off😂

[tclrsons]

South Africa are going to be tough to beat in the championship tournament coming up. Well done Boks 👏 look forward to seeing if our ABs can match the intensity 👌🇳🇿

[thespyk]

I watched this match in a pub here in Cork. The local lads were great hosts. I never felt that this match was decided until the last minute. The 7 point difference doesn't mean much as it could have gone either way with two of the calls being decided by mere fractions of a second. Well done both team for giving is a great match with a load of respect both ways.

[animekawaiichan]

Man! What close games it was for the Southern Hemisphere teams. 🇦🇺🇳🇿🇿🇦💪🏽💪🏽.

[Skyscraper]

Chessy was super fast. Crazy his sprinting. But nice to finally get the losing streak to Ireland off ours backs.

[Davidvx]

Kurt-lee arendse stepped that fullback so bad he was on his knees praying to the Lord😂

[sk-.]

From an Irish persepctive, it's fair to say we were disappointed by some of our missed tackles leading to scores and some of the individual performances were maybe not up to par, but in all honesty anything other than your very best will not be enough against SA nine times out of ten. But playing the World Champions in their backyard and competing for victories or trophies is where we want to be, and we should be proud that we've brought Irish Rugby to a place where we're rarely out of the top 3 in the world rankings. Congrats South Africa. You're a class act, and it's a pleasure to watch you play any team. And I guess we'll see you next weekend and hope that we can tie the test and come away with a victory in Durban. Either way, whoever wins next weekend it will be a well earned victory. Well done again SA.

[SignificantWines]

Been looking forward to this game since the Irish beat us at the World Cup.. high intensity and a great fight back by the Irish. Well done Bokke, some great touches and class. Kriel has really got a second wind to his career that was struggling a bit a few years back, playing great rugby. Can't wait for next weekend. I think it will be even tougher.

[paulmdevenney]

Man, that scrum penalty try...brutal!

[everyrickneedsamorty]

Lord God Almighty !!!... South African here... That first try from the Irish was the epitome of rugby finesse... 🎉... Just Beautiful...

[rodericksmith]

It’s amazing to see how humble the lads was after the match, , , , no celebration for winning ❤

[colmivers]

What a game! Not even sad we lost, love to see that level of intensity

[andrerademeyer]

Hard, tough, no compromise, game. Go Bokke!

[vinny]

Good win the mighty springbok from a kiwi