Summary

  • South Africa 24-25 Ireland (FT)

  • Series split one win apiece

  • Ireland win just their second Test on South African soil

  • Conor Murray scores game's only try in 14th minute

  • Handre Pollard kicks eight penalties for South Africa

  • Ciaran Frawley's late drop goals see Ireland to victory after letting 10-point half-time lead slip

  1. The final whistlepublished at 18:35 13 July

    FT: South Africa 24-25 Ireland

    Well, that's all for today. We're off for a lie down.

    That was Test rugby at its absolute finest.

    You can read Matt Gault's report from a famous victory here, and keep an eye out on the BBC Sport website for more reaction from Durban.

    We hoped you enjoyed that one as much as we did.

    Thanks for joining us! See you soon!

    Ireland celebrate beating South AfricaImage source, Getty Images
  2. Ireland 'have done the nation proud today'published at 18:34 13 July

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    Shane Horgan
    Former Ireland wing on Sky Sports

    It's only the second time Ireland have won in South Africa in their history and against one of the greatest South African teams in history as well.

    It's remarkable and the bottle they showed to stay in that game, yes Ireland dominated for periods in the first half but in the second it was looking all South Africa. So to dig that deep so they could even have that drop goal is remarkable.

    They should be very proud, they have done the nation proud today.

  3. Postpublished at 18:30 13 July

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    Rory Best
    Former Ireland captain on Sky Sports

    To win that game in South Africa against the World Champions shouldn't be underestimated.

  4. 'What character from Ireland'published at 18:30 13 July

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    Jonathan Bradley
    BBC Sport NI

    Just a second ever win on South African soil for Ireland.

    The side have enjoyed plenty of firsts in recent years and, while this wasn't one of them, it'll feel just as sweet for Andy Farrell in his 50th Test in charge.

    They came south targeting a series victory but they'll surely take plenty from this past fortnight moving forward.

    The head coach spoke about the character of his side to even hang in the fight when on the ropes last week, but what about that second half here?

    Having surrendered a ten-point lead and looked for all the world that they were going to be overpowered in that final quarter, they somehow managed to steal a victory at the very death in the most unlikely of fashions.

    If only we could have a decider!

    Ireland players celebrateImage source, Getty Images
    Image caption,

    Ireland players delivered right at the end of a long season

  5. 'This is a genuine new, modern rivalry'published at 18:28 13 July

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    Shane Horgan
    Former Ireland wing on Sky Sports

    Listen, South Africa wanted to win this series and they didn't. They are still the World Champions and the number one team in the world and no one is debating that, but what we do have is a genuine new, modern rivalry because you can't watch enough games like this, they were absolutely amazing the last couple of weeks.

  6. Postpublished at 18:28 13 July

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    The England and Wales games were great to watch earlier, but that was something else.

    It's a shame there are only two Tests in this series.

    Can we have an encore please?

    Action between Ireland and South AfricaImage source, Getty Images
  7. 'We were just playing catch-up'published at 18:26 13 July

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    South Africa captain Siya Kolisi speaking on Sky Sports: "In the first half the intensity and the physicality they [Ireland] were in charge of that definitely and we were just playing catch-up.

    "We weren't as intense as we were last week and they were dominating us and that was the big change from last week."

    Siya Kolisi as Caelan Doris is shown a yellow cardImage source, Getty Images
  8. Postpublished at 18:24 13 July

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    There was a lot off grudge talk in the build-up to the first Test in Pretoria.

    Ultimately, when it came down to it, we were treated to two exceptional sets of 80 minutes.

    This has turned into a rivalry for the ages.

  9. Postpublished at 18:23 13 July

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    Just a reminder that Ireland had a scrum in their own 22 with just 90 seconds to play.

    Then Ciaran Frawley really stepped up.

    The clearance kick to force the line-out was exceptional, and the resulting drop goal was even better.

    That's what you call an impact sub.

    Ciaran FrawleyImage source, Getty Images
  10. 'Ireland are very good at problem solving'published at 18:22 13 July

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    Rory Best
    Former Ireland captain on Sky Sports

    We have talked about it a lot but when you go away from home, especially in South Africa, your eight forwards, every single one of them, have to front up.

    They sorted out the scrum issue from the first half in the second half. I think that's what Ireland are very good at doing, they're very good at problem solving. They don't have to wait till the final whistle to look back and see how they could get better, they're very good at doing it on the go.

  11. 'An unbelievable test'published at 18:18 13 July

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    Ireland skipper Caelan Doris speaking to Sky Sports: "It's definitely a good feeling finishing a long season with a win like that, right down to the wire and coming out the right side.

    "It's been a long season, we knew what an unbelievable test it was coming over here at the end of the season, playing against the double world champions. We knew it would be a massive test, we're definitely happy to finish it on a high."

    Caelan DorisImage source, Inpho
    Image caption,

    Doris took on the captaincy from Peter O'Mahony this week

  12. Postpublished at 18:17 13 July

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    Even the subs were getting in on the action!

    Ireland's substitutes celebrateImage source, Getty Images
  13. Postpublished at 18:17 13 July

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    Rory Best
    Former Ireland captain on Sky Sports

    From an Irish point of view with Ciaran Frawley, it's now time to get him playing week in week out at Leinster.

  14. Postpublished at 18:14 13 July

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    The Irish players are doing a lap of honour around the pitch.

    The Irish fans are still going wild, and even some South African supporters have stayed to applaud.

    That says everything about the effort and respect on show.

  15. 'It's incredible'published at 18:13 13 July

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    Conor Murray speaking on Sky Sports: "Incredible. Just to come here in the World Champions backyard and we knew it would be tough and it was last week and it was again today.

    "South Africa don't lose easy and they find a way. It's so frustrating at times to play against. We believed in ourselves, coming into South Africa's backyard is always going to be a big challenge and I think we can be proud.

    "Last week hurt, it was a tough defeat and to turn up this week, we knew we were getting a break at the end of the week and the boys turned up and committed to this week."

  16. 'It's mental'published at 18:13 13 July

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    Ireland match winner Ciaran Frawley, speaking to Sky Sports: "It's mental. This place is a fortress and it's so loud. The game was back and forth but the boys dug in deep. We were in our own half and managed to get up, we're delighted."

  17. 'A moment of genius'published at 18:11 13 July

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    Rory Best
    Former Ireland captain on Sky Sports

    South Africa put themselves in the perfect to win it but a moment of genius took it away from them.

  18. 'It's not over until it's over'published at 18:09 13 July

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    Shane Horgan
    Former Ireland wing on Sky Sports

    There is a deep belief in this team that it's not over until it's over. I don't think any other Irish team has had that.

  19. Postpublished at 18:08 13 July

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    Do you think Ireland enjoyed that one?

    Ireland celebrate Ciaran Frawley's drop goalImage source, Inpho
  20. Postpublished at 18:06 13 July

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    Shane Horgan
    Former Ireland wing on Sky Sports

    What a Test match. It had everything.