South Africa v Ireland LIVE: Rugby World Cup 2023 - Pool B radio commentary, text updates and latest score

Summary

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Mack Hansen crosses for Ireland in the 33rd minute
Cheslin Kolbe scores for SA's first try on 52 minutes
Ireland now four points ahead of South Africa in Pool B
World number one side Ireland beat world champions South Africa

Live Reporting

Andy Gray

'It would be huge'published at 21:57 British Summer Time 23 September 2023
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Tommy Bowe
Former Ireland winger on BBC Radio 5 Live
This is why they are the two best teams in the world.
It would be huge if these two were to face each other in the final!
Postpublished at 21:56 British Summer Time 23 September 2023
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Chris Henry
Former Ireland flanker on BBC Radio Ulster
What a time to be an Irish Rugby fan - it's going to be some night in Paris tonight!
Postpublished at 21:56 British Summer Time 23 September 2023
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A word for Jack Crowley.
Replacing the leader that is Johnny Sexton, he landed the kick that ultimately secured the win.
There are high hopes for this youngster, and nothing looks to faze him.
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'This team keeps going'published at 21:54 British Summer Time 23 September 2023
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Chris Henry
Former Ireland flanker on BBC Radio Ulster
It wasnt perfect from Ireland tonight, we know that. The close margins, the 50/50s, the aerial battles and the line-out in the first half was a big talking point.
This team can get better, but psychology this is what it's all about tonight, the feel good factor about this Irish team just keeps going.
Postpublished at 21:53 British Summer Time 23 September 2023
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Tommy Bowe
Former Ireland winger on BBC Radio 5 Live
If my voice wasn't gone I would sing!
'There are floods of tears'published at 21:52 British Summer Time 23 September 2023
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Tommy Bowe
Former Ireland winger on BBC Radio 5 Live
There are tears, you can see supporters around the stadium right now, there are old men literally in floods of tears. Yes this match wasn't the World Cup final, yes it wasn't a quarter-final match yet but it means absolutely everything to the fans, to these Irish players and this is just such a statement of intent to where this Ireland team are and where they are going at the moment.
Ireland 'best team in the world'published at 21:52 British Summer Time 23 September 2023
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Chris Henry
Former Ireland flanker on BBC Radio Ulster
Ireland coping with that time of pressure is just incredible and it just reinforms why they're the best team in the world.
Postpublished at 21:51 British Summer Time 23 September 2023
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The players are joining in with the singing after the game.
These are special, special scenes.
Image source, Getty Images
Postpublished at 21:50 British Summer Time 23 September 2023
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I don't think anyone is doubting Ireland's World Cup credentials now!
'Zombie' by the Cranberies rings out in Paris, with the Irish fans drowning out the PA system.
That is spine-tingling stuff!
Postpublished at 21:49 British Summer Time 23 September 2023
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The maul was rolling towards the line but Ireland somehow held firm.
There was a mass of bodies and the ball wasn't coming out, so it's Ireland's scrum and the referee blows his whistle.
That was mega, mega stuff.
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Full-timepublished at 21:48 British Summer Time 23 September 2023
South Africa 8-13 Ireland
THEY'VE DONE IT!
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Postpublished at 21:48 British Summer Time 23 September 2023
South Africa 8-13 Ireland
Bobby Skinstad
Former South Africa captain on BBC Radio 5 Live
Isn't this fantastic, it's down to the final moments of the match!
Postpublished at 21:47 British Summer Time 23 September 2023
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Libbok kicks it about 10 metres out.
South African throw.
It all comes down to this....
Postpublished at 21:47 British Summer Time 23 September 2023
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Ireland give away a penalty on halfway.
South Africa will send it to the corner in one final push.
We're into the final minute...
Postpublished at 21:47 British Summer Time 23 September 2023
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Chris Henry
Former Ireland flanker on BBC Radio Ulster
The Irish fans in this stadium have been unbelievable, they have definitely won the battle of the noise of the fans.
As a player, I just feel like the warriors of this Irish team have fed off that.
Postpublished at 21:46 British Summer Time 23 September 2023
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Tommy Bowe
Former Ireland winger on BBC Radio 5 Live
The crowd have gone to a whole new level, I do not know what to say.
Ireland can't get ahead of themselves, there's still just a try in it.
Postpublished at 21:46 British Summer Time 23 September 2023
South Africa 8-13 Ireland
Two minutes to go!
South Africa have it on halfway...but no! Ireland win the turnover!
Postpublished at 21:45 British Summer Time 23 September 2023
South Africa 8-13 Ireland
Ireland win the ball and it's sent down into the South African half. Willemse tries to run it but is chopped down by Hugo Keenan.
South Africa need a try!
Penalty - South Africa 8-13 Irelandpublished at 21:45 British Summer Time 23 September 2023
Jack Crowley (77 mins)
A huge kick....and Jack Crowley lands it!
It was straight forward, but the pressure must have made that feel 50 metres out.
Postpublished at 21:44 British Summer Time 23 September 2023
South Africa 8-10 Ireland
Penalty Ireland!
Mack Hansen screams into the crowd!
Now, take the points or into the corner? Jack Crowley points to the posts!