Six-try Ireland surge past South Africa in Cape Town

Ireland beat South Africa in Cape Town, scoring six tries in their first visit to the country. The win gives Ireland a boost in the WXV Global Series and sets up a second meeting with the Springboks on 31 October.

The teams shared six tries in an entertaining first half, with Ireland leading narrowly at the break after Dannah O’Brien’s conversion of Jane Clohessy’s score. Beibhinn Parsons and Erin King extended Ireland’s lead after half-time; South Africa replied through Lerato Makua, but Linda Djougang’s second try secured the result before Alichia Arries scored late. King had earlier been sin-binned, while Ireland made 13 handling errors.