Summary

  • Ireland take on South Africa in first of two Tests in Pretora (16:00 BST)

  • Andy Farrell's side have only won once on South African soil - in June 2016 - and have never won a series.

  • This will be Farrell's last series before taking a year sabbatical to lead the British and Irish Lions in Australia in 2025.

  • Farrell hands a debut to Leinster full-back Jamie Osbourne with Munster's Craig Casey preferred to Conor Murray at scrum-half.

  • South Africa name 12 starters from the World Cup final win over New Zealand with scrum-half Faf de Klerk passed fit after an injury doubt.

  • The double world champions are the number one ranked side in world rugby with Ireland currently ranked second.

  1. Postpublished at 16:33 British Summer Time 6 July

    South Africa 10-3 Ireland

    Not that smooth, as Ireland win the ball back through Caelan Doris.

    But Crowley sends the ball straight into touch and it's now a great position for South Africa as the ball was brought back into the 22 by Ireland.

  2. Postpublished at 16:32 British Summer Time 6 July

    South Africa 10-3 Ireland

    The hosts win their throw and are already up to the Irish 22.

    This is smooth in attack.

  3. Postpublished at 16:31 British Summer Time 6 July

    South Africa 10-3 Ireland

    Ireland win the free-kick from the scrum as the Boks pack drive too early.

    Jack Crowley bring us up to halfway.

  4. Postpublished at 16:30 British Summer Time 6 July

    South Africa 10-3 Ireland

    Cheslin Kolbe races down the right and Ireland are scrambling, but they just do enough as the ball is dropped by de Klerk as he looks to keep the move going.

    This has been a fast and furious 24 minutes.

  5. Postpublished at 16:28 British Summer Time 6 July

    South Africa 10-3 Ireland

    Which Ireland immediately kick away and here come South Africa at pace!

  6. Postpublished at 16:28 British Summer Time 6 July

    South Africa 10-3 Ireland

    Willie le Roux goes for the 'hail Mary' pass but Sheehan reads it really well and intercepts.

    He can't break clear as he stumbles, but it's a platform for Ireland.

  7. Postpublished at 16:27 British Summer Time 6 July

    South Africa 10-3 Ireland

    Sheehan's bang on the money this time and Ireland break clear, but another dropped ball stops them in their tracks.

    They're just struggling to gain some territory with this ferocious Boks defence.

  8. Postpublished at 16:26 British Summer Time 6 July

    South Africa 10-3 Ireland

    Stop that, Willie le Roux!

    The Boks full-back sends a delightful ball into the corner that bounces into touch.

    The pressure is back on Sheehan.

  9. Postpublished at 16:25 British Summer Time 6 July

    South Africa 10-3 Ireland

    Oh dear. Dan Sheehan is off with the line-out and South Africa get the ball back.

    They send another kick up in the air for Osborne, who does well to gather.

  10. 'Huge carry from Kolisi'published at 16:24 British Summer Time 6 July

    South Africa 10-3 Ireland

    Alan Quinlan
    Former Munster and Ireland flanker on Sky Sports

    A massive carry from Siya Kolisi and Hensahw felt the full force of that. Thankfully no impact on his head or neck but that's a marker set from the Springbok captain.

  11. Penalty - South Africa 10-3 Irelandpublished at 16:23 British Summer Time 6 July

    Handre Pollard

    Never in doubt. South Africa's lead is back up to seven.

  12. Postpublished at 16:22 British Summer Time 6 July

    South Africa 7-3 Ireland

    Joe McCarthy is penalised for not rolling away and South Africa have a penalty in a very similar position to Crowley's effort not too long ago.

  13. Postpublished at 16:21 British Summer Time 6 July

    South Africa 7-3 Ireland

    Henshaw is back to his feet. That power from Kolisi was something else.

    The Boks will have the put in at the scrum.

  14. Postpublished at 16:20 British Summer Time 6 July

    South Africa 7-3 Ireland

    Siya Kolisi has absolutely flattened Robbie Henshaw. Like I mean completely steam rolled over the top of him.

    Luke Pearce does the sensible thing and stops play so the medics can give Henshaw a quick check over.

    Robbie HenshawImage source, Inpho
  15. 'Lovely strike from Crowley'published at 16:18 British Summer Time 6 July

    South Africa 7-3 Ireland

    Alan Quinlan
    Former Munster and Ireland flanker on Sky Sports

    Crowley played well here for Munster in April against the Bulls and that was an important kick to get Ireland going.

    Jack CrowleyImage source, Inpho
  16. Postpublished at 16:18 British Summer Time 6 July

    South Africa 7-3 Ireland

    South Africa look to pile more pressure on Osborne, who does well to hold onto the ball after gathering Kolbe's kick.

    The forwards are quickly there to support and Ireland clear up to half way.

  17. Penalty - South Africa 7-3 Irelandpublished at 16:16 British Summer Time 6 July

    Jack Crowley

    Ireland are on the board!

    Crowley sends the kick right down the middle despite the jeers from the home support.

    Jack CrowleyImage source, Getty Images
  18. Postpublished at 16:15 British Summer Time 6 July

    South Africa 7-0 Ireland

    Ireland win the throw, drive in field and then win the penalty as Ox Nche doesn't roll away.

    It's dead centre and Jack Crowley points to the posts.

  19. Postpublished at 16:15 British Summer Time 6 July

    South Africa 7-0 Ireland

    It's another error by the big back row Kwagga Smith as he drops Crowley's drop out, and then there's an immediate infringement and Ireland win the penalty.

    Crowley brings the visitors up to just outside the 22.

  20. Postpublished at 16:14 British Summer Time 6 July

    South Africa 7-0 Ireland

    South Africa go through the hands and Pollard kicks down the line, but Lowe is there to gather and dot down.

    Ireland have the drop out.