South Africa
32
Tries:
Combrinck (56), Whiteley (64), du Toit (70), de Allende (75)
Conversions:
Jantjies (56,70,75)
Penalties:
Jantjies (4,80)
Ireland
26
Tries:
Toner (34), Heaslip (60)
Conversions:
Jackson (34,60)
Penalties:
Jackson (11,15,24,28)
South Africa vs Ireland
International
4:00pm Saturday 18th June
Rory Best believes momentum prevented Ireland securing a historic victory and series win in South Africa.
Ireland captain Rory Best has urged his team to remain focused as they attempt to create history against South Africa.
South Africa captain Adriaan Strauss expects a much-improved performance in Saturday's second Test against Ireland.
Elton Jantjies will start his first match for South Africa after being named at fly-half for Saturday’s second Test against Ireland at Ellis Park.
The changes made to Ireland's side to take on South Africa will not weaken them, says former international Alan Quinlan.
Joe Schmidt has made five changes to the Ireland team to face South Africa in their second series Test on Saturday in Johannesburg.
Rhys Ruddock is expecting a South Africa backlash in Saturday's second Test but he believes Ireland will also improve.
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