Summary

  • Listen to live BBC radio commentary using audio icon at top of page (UK only)

  • 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

  1. Postpublished at 21:42 British Summer Time 23 September 2023

    South Africa 8-10 Ireland

    Six minutes to go.

    It's Ireland's put in and the Stade de France is electric!

  2. 'Breath-taking stuff'published at 21:42 British Summer Time 23 September 2023

    South Africa 8-10 Ireland

    Tommy Bowe
    Former Ireland winger on BBC Radio 5 Live

    I feel like I've played the 74 minutes here! This is breath-taking stuff. Amazing piece of play.

  3. Postpublished at 21:41 British Summer Time 23 September 2023

    South Africa 8-10 Ireland

    Iain Henderson has been immense since coming on, by the way.

    He's been everywhere.

  4. Postpublished at 21:40 British Summer Time 23 September 2023

    South Africa 8-10 Ireland

    Ireland are at the right end of the pitch here.

    It's back to Jack Crowley for the drop goal, but it's deflected wide and Ireland have a five metre scrum!

    Wow!

  5. Postpublished at 21:40 British Summer Time 23 September 2023

    South Africa 8-10 Ireland

    There's a lot going on and Ireland somehow have the ball in the South African 22 after Tadhg Beirne (yes, really) sent a superb kick into the 22!

  6. Replacementpublished at 21:38 British Summer Time 23 September 2023

    South Africa 8-10 Ireland

    Jack Crowley is on for Johnny Sexton with eight minutes to play.

    What a moment for the youngster.

    He's into the cauldron.

  7. Postpublished at 21:38 British Summer Time 23 September 2023

    South Africa 8-10 Ireland

    This is a massive scrum on their own five metre line.

    South Africa decimated the last Irish scrum, but they go early on this one and Ireland are awarded the free.

    James Lowe clears well into the Springboks half.

    Tadhg FurlongImage source, Inpho
  8. 'Sitting on a knife edge'published at 21:37 British Summer Time 23 September 2023

    South Africa 8-10 Ireland

    Chris Henry
    Former Ireland flanker on BBC Radio Ulster

    It's sitting on a knife edge, whoever keeps their composure and executes the basics the best is probably going to come out on top.

  9. Postpublished at 21:37 British Summer Time 23 September 2023

    South Africa 8-10 Ireland

    WOW!

    Deon Fourie's throw isn't straight and Ireland win the scrum.

    (Another) Huge moment!

    Ten minutes to go!

  10. Postpublished at 21:36 British Summer Time 23 September 2023

    South Africa 8-10 Ireland

    South Africa win a penalty right in the Irish corner.

    We're going for another line-out.

  11. Postpublished at 21:34 British Summer Time 23 September 2023

    South Africa 8-10 Ireland

    RG Snyman breaks through the Irish line and the big forward is like a freight train as he charges forward.

    He's taken down and it's knocked into touch by Ireland as the tackles fly in.

    Sexton is down with cramp but he's back on his feet.

  12. Postpublished at 21:33 British Summer Time 23 September 2023

    South Africa 8-10 Ireland

    Chris Henry
    Former Ireland flanker on BBC Radio Ulster

    As the last five minutes have shown again, how lucky are we to have Johnny Sexton?

    You bet your house that Johnny Sexton is hitting those and this is again those small margins.

    Bringing Conor Murray on is really smart too, he is a guy who makes good plays and it's a perfect situation to bring in his experience.

  13. Postpublished at 21:32 British Summer Time 23 September 2023

    South Africa 8-10 Ireland

    Huge from Andrew Porter! He wins a turnover, and Lowe's clearance is charged down so Ireland will have the line-out.

    This is mad, mad stuff!

  14. 'Play the right areas'published at 21:31 British Summer Time 23 September 2023

    South Africa 8-10 Ireland

    Tommy Bowe
    Former Ireland winger on BBC Radio 5 Live

    Ireland need to start playing some territory now. Playing in the right areas of the pitch and not allowing South Africa to drive forward.

  15. Postpublished at 21:31 British Summer Time 23 September 2023

    South Africa 8-10 Ireland

    James Lowe spills what looks like a simple take and the Boks have a scrum in the Irish half.

  16. Replacementpublished at 21:30 British Summer Time 23 September 2023

    South Africa 8-10 Ireland

    The subs are in full flow now.

    Conor Murray is on for Jamison Gibson-Park at scrum-half.

  17. 'The margins in this game are ridiculous'published at 21:30 British Summer Time 23 September 2023

    South Africa 8-10 Ireland

    Chris Henry
    Former Ireland flanker on BBC Radio Ulster

    These are just so two such evenly matched teams. The margins in this game are ridiculous. It's brilliant spectacle, brilliant test match.

    The bravery of the Irish team has just been unbelievable to see.

    It's easy to say but the game swings it roundabouts and one moment of magic or one moment of error is going to make the difference in this match.

  18. Missed penalty - South Africa 8-10 Irelandpublished at 21:29 British Summer Time 23 September 2023

    Faf de Klerk (66 mins)

    And de Klerk has pulled his kick wide too! My word!

  19. Postpublished at 21:29 British Summer Time 23 September 2023

    South Africa 8-10 Ireland

    Dan Sheehan strayed offside in the South African half and the Boks have another penalty.

    Faf de Klerk, with his blonde locks unruffled, calls for the tee.

  20. 'The Irish voice is rising'published at 21:28 British Summer Time 23 September 2023

    South Africa 8-10 Ireland

    Bobby Skinstad
    Former South Africa captain on BBC Radio 5 Live

    The crowd are playing the 16th man for the Irish team here. Every time they do anything physical on the field they turn to the crowd which is fantastic and it's part of why we love international rugby so much. The South Africans have to look at themselves and ask how they're going to get into the Irish half because the Irish voice is rising.