Ireland has stunned South Africa 25-24 with a drop goal by Ciaran Frawley in the last second of a ferocious body-smashing contest in Durban. The Irish rebounded from losing 27-20 last weekend in Pretoria by notching only their second ever win over the Springboks in South Africa.
Ireland ’s players celebrate after winning their test match against South Africa at Kings Park Stadium in Durban, South Africa , Saturday, July 13, 2024. Ireland ’s players celebrate after winning their test match against South Africa at Kings Park Stadium in Durban, South Africa , Saturday, July 13, 2024.
But after falling behind 24-19 with 15 minutes to go, Ireland found the energy to pin South Africa in its 22. It blew an attacking lineout and a tapped penalty but, out of nowhere in the 70th, replacement flyhalf Frawley renewed hope by slotting a 42-meter drop goal to have them trailing only 24-22. Coach Andy Farrell criticized his Six Nations champions after the first test for not firing from the get-go, but the Irish brought the heat in Durban from kickoff and the collisions were relentless and merciless.
“South Africa don’t lose easy, they find a way. It’s so frustrating at times to play against,” Murray said. “We believed in ourselves, coming into South Africa’s backyard ... and I think we can be really proud.” The Springboks used the break to impressively find another gear. Ireland couldn’t cope and gave away penalty after penalty. Pollard relished the kicking practice.
Crowley, perfect off the tee like Pollard, put Ireland back in front with his fifth and last goalkick an hour in, and Frawley received his sixth cap.
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