Summary

  • WXV Global Series, Athlone Stadium, Cape Town

  • South Africa 27-40 Ireland (FT)

  • Aoife Dalton, Linda Djougang (2), Jane Clohessy, Beibhinn Parsons and Erin King cross for Irish; Aseza Hele, Vainah Ubisi, Maria Tshiremba, Lerato Makua and Alichia Arries score for hosts

  • Ireland captain King sin-binned for high tackle in 23rd minute

  • Only previous encounter was a 37-0 win for Ireland in 2006 World Cup

  • Sides will meet again at Athlone Stadium on 31 October

Live Reporting

Issy Todd

  1. Thanks everyone!

    FT: South Africa 27-40 Ireland

    We waited 20 years for Ireland and South Africa to meet again and it was a match that certainly delivered!

    Scott Bemand's side secured a solid 40-27 victory over South Africa at Athlone Stadium in Cape Town, with two tries from Linda Djougang and scores by Aoife Dalton, Jane Clohessy, Beibhinn Parsons and Erin King.

    South Africa battled hard and grounded five tries, with Aseza Hele being particularly impressive, but Ireland did enough to claim a win.

    We'll be back on October 31 for the final action of this year's WXV Global Series, as Ireland take on the Springbok Women once more.

    See you then!

    Erin King and Aoife DaltonInpho

    Ireland captain Erin King scored a second-half try having been yellow carded earlier in the game

  2. 'We really fought for each other'

    FT: South Africa 27-40 Ireland

    Ireland captain Erin King told TG4: "We're delighted with that win. It was a great atmosphere and we're really looking forward to coming back next week.

    "I'm really proud of the Ireland team. We really fought for each other and spoke about South Africa's passion throughout the week.

    "It's a great privilege to play over here and we're delighted with the win."

  3. 'It was a very tough game'

    FT: South Africa 27-40 Ireland

    Speaking on TG4 after the final whistle, South Africa captain Sizophila Solontsi said: "It was a very tough game with Ireland ranked higher than us.

    "I'm very proud of the team. Ireland capitalised more on all those things that we gave them, so it's just going back to the drawing board but congrats to Ireland.

    "They really came out. Thanks everyone for coming!"

  4. Full-time

    South Africa 27-40 Ireland

    There's time for a quick restart but the whistle is soon blown for full-time and Ireland claim a 40-27 win over South Africa at Athlone Stadium in Cape Town.

    That was a super and very entertaining game of rugby!

  5. try

    Try - Alichia Arries

    South Africa 27-40 Ireland

    Mary Zulu sends a fantastic kick to the wing and Alichia Arries decides there's time for one more and dots down for another score.

    The conversion isn't added but that was a great score by the Springboks.

  6. South Africa 22-40 Ireland

    The Springboks have advantage as Ireland play the nine.

  7. South Africa 22-40 Ireland

    Scott Bemand's side return to full compliment as Eve Higgins comes back onto the pitch after her yellow card.

  8. South Africa 22-40 Ireland

    South Africa win Ireland's scrum as the visitors stand up.

  9. try

    Converted Try - South Africa 22-40 Ireland

    Linda Djougang (con Dannah O'Brien)

    It's Linda Djougang once again!

    After patient work from the Irish forwards, the front row spots space and lunges over for an impressive score.

    Dannah O'Brien has been exceptional off the tee today and adds the extras to bring her side to 40-22 with five minutes to go.

  10. South Africa 22-33 Ireland

    Ireland are celebrating and think they've grounded the ball but it's called as short.

  11. South Africa 22-33 Ireland

    Grace Moore is stopped just short of the whitewash!

  12. South Africa 22-33 Ireland

    The captains of both sides are spoken to by the referee and asked to speak to their sides.

    Ireland will have a penalty off the back of this pause.

  13. try

    Try - Lerato Makua

    South Africa 22-33 Ireland

    South Africa have the player advantage, continue to apply the pressure and Lerato Makua finishes it the impressive work!

    The conversion attempt is unsuccessful.

  14. Sin-bin - Eve Higgins

    South Africa 17-33 Ireland

    Eve Higgins is shown a yellow card for obstructing a line break opportunity.

    South Africa have a brilliant opportunity to score here.

  15. South Africa 17-33 Ireland

    Fantastic defence by Ireland's Erin King who holds the Springboks up over the line.

    Really impressive work.

  16. South Africa 17-33 Ireland

    No try for Ireland but they're still on course for the win in Cape Town.

  17. No try - Aoibheann Reilly

    South Africa 17-33 Ireland

    What started with a brilliant solo carry by Brittany Hogan and ended with Aoibheann Reilly dotting down for a score is overturned due to a knock on by the number eight.

    The score remains 33-17 to Ireland.

  18. South Africa 17-33 Ireland

    Brittany Hogan has broken free and is racing towards the try line!

  19. South Africa 17-33 Ireland

    Let's have a quick look at some statistics!

    South Africa have made 112 tackles and missed 19 to Ireland's 82 tackles and 14 misses.

    Scott Bemand's side have made 93 carries, while the home side have made 57.

    And finally, Ireland have made 589 metres compared to the Springboks' 412 metres.

  20. South Africa 17-33 Ireland

    It is starting to feel like the momentum may be shifting in Ireland's favour as they continue to hold onto possession and build more attacking phases.