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Rugby World Cup: Five things we learned from Ireland’s 13-8 win over South Africa

Ireland’s lineout failed and the Springboks’ place-kicking badly let them down

Irish players celebrate the victory after the France 2023 Rugby World Cup Pool B match between South Africa and Ireland at the Stade de France. Photograph: Franck Fife/AFP via Getty
Irish players celebrate the victory after the France 2023 Rugby World Cup Pool B match between South Africa and Ireland at the Stade de France. Photograph: Franck Fife/AFP via Getty
Johnny Watterson
Sun Sept 24 2023 - 15:00 • 4 MIN READ

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Johnny Watterson

Johnny Watterson

Johnny Watterson is a sports writer with The Irish Times
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