Ireland vs New Zealand LIVE: Rugby result, final score and reaction from 2021 Autumn internationals
It is the third win in five Tests for the Irish over the All Blacks
Ireland dominated from start to finish to topple New Zealand 29-20 at an electric Aviva Stadium on Saturday and make it three wins from the sides’ last five meetings with another superb performance against the All Blacks.
Ireland completely controlled the first half but somehow trailed 10-5 at the break when only James Lowe could breach the superb New Zealand defence.
Codie Taylor’s try on the other hand came from one of only two visiting forays into the Irish half.
The onslaught continued in the second period and the All Blacks dam was broken, first through hooker Ronan Kelleher and then man-of-the-match Caelan Doris. A conversion and a penalty from captain Johnny Sexton put the hosts 20-10 in front.
Will Jordan’s 17th try from 11 caps set up a tense final 20 minutes but Ireland stood firm with replacement flyhalf Joey Carbery knocking over three late penalties, one from the halfway line, before the packed house erupted on the final whistle.
Scotland 10-15 South Africa (Jantjies con 44’)
There’s a pause as the try is checked - there was a suggestion Kriel had knocked the ball on when challenging Van der Merwe.
Jantjies then adds the conversion with an excellent kick from the left wing.
TRY! Scotland 10-13 South Africa (MAPIMPI 43’)
It’s another superb finish from Mapimpi, following a brilliant break and pass from De Allende!
Van der Merwe can under pressure from Kriel when collecting a high ball, and South Africa were able to regain possession at halfway. They quickly worked it left and De Allende burst through a gap and making a wonderful offload, which Mapimpi collected with delicate hands on the wing before racing clear.
Scotland 10-8 South Africa
41 mins: South Africa immediately dial up the pressure on Scotland - as Jesse Kriel chases down the kick-off to pin Scotland back inside their own 10 before the Springboks turned the ball over!
Their move was short lived, however, as Koch concedes the penalty at the breakdown, and Scotland breathe a sigh of relief. Russell clears to halfway.
KICK-OFF! Scotland 10-8 South Africa
We’re back underway for a huge second half in Edinburgh! South Africa have made a further change, with Cobus Reinach replacing Herschel Jantjies at scrum-half.
HALF TIME! Scotland 10-8 South Africa
Two great finishes from two fantastic finishers! Scotland will be disappointed they don’t lead by more though...
Gregor Townsend’s men won’t be getting ahead of themselves just yet, as they will know South Africa can really turn it on in the second half - just as they did in overcoming Wales last weekend.
But Scotland are 40 minutes away from securing a famous win against the world champions and a first over the Springboks since 2010! A huge second half at Murrayfield is coming up, next.
HALF TIME! Scotland 10-8 South Africa
Still, for Scotland to be leading the world champions by two points at the break is undoubtedly a positive outcome - especially as the hosts were forced into a lot of defensive work 10 metres out from their try-line.
Scotland, conversely, have made the most of their limited trips into the South Africa half - and their try was a beauty!
HALF TIME! Scotland 10-8 South Africa
Groans meet the half-time whistle at Murrayfield, as Russell sends a late opportunity to extend Scotland’s lead to five points wide of the posts following a penalty!
It’s certainly a let off for South Africa, who needlessly conceded the penalty as two of their substitutes, Malcolm Marx and Vincent Koch, got their positioning all wrong at the breakdown.
Scotland couldn’t take advantage however, as Russell’s kick drifts wide.
Scotland 10-8 South Africa
39 mins: It’s all a little ragged from Scotland - but they keep possession despite losing some ground. Scotland then get some relief as Etzebeth concedes the penalty in the breakdown.
And that’s brilliant from Russell! As the clock hits the red, he puts the ball on the 22 to give Scotland a late opportunity. South Africa also decide to use this moment to change their front row!
Scotland 10-8 South Africa
37 mins: South Africa concede a quick penalty following the restart, as Etzebeth goes high on McInally. Russell kicks for touch and it sets up Scotland possession on the halfway line.
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