Seven top performers | Springboks v Ireland | Test 2
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Come the day and come the hour! A drop goal from Ciaran Frawley and a win for Ireland! What a game of rugby we had.
Our top performers from this EPIC match
South Africa
Ox Nche (Man of the match)
The South African prop had an excellent match. Not only was he solid in the scrums, but he made strong carries and was a rock on defence.
Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu
The 22 year old utility back came onto the field after Willie Le Roux got a concussed 2min into the match. Ireland tested him with high balls but he was safe and made great meters on attack.
Handre Pollard
Last week Pollard missed a few kicks to goal. This week another strory. The World Cup winner kicked 24 points (8/8 penalties). His general play was also on point, especially his disttrabution.
Ireland
Joe McCarthy
The work horse in the Ireland pack. He was a big reason for Ireland staying in the match with his effective cleaning at the breakdowns and lineout wins
Jamie Osborne
The 22 year old Leinster full back was solid for the Irish team. He got Ireland out of trouble a few times and is one to look out for the future
Caelan Doris
Apart from the yellow card, the Irish captain lead his team excellently. He made 12 carries, five tackles and won one turnover
Ciaran Frawley (drop goals)
He will be called a legend back in Ireland and you cant blame them. Wow, what a match winning drop goal from Frawley.