Ireland vs South Africa LIVE rugby: Result and final score in thrilling autumn international
Andy Farrell’s side put a marker down against the Springboks ahead of a World Cup rematch next year
Ireland did enough to beat world champion South Africa 19-16 in an arm wrestle at Lansdowne Road on Saturday to justify its ascent to No. 1 in the rankings.
Ireland broke a 6-6 halftime deadlock with two tries in four minutes early in the second half, the first from a lineout maul by flanker Josh van der Flier and then a more expansive counterattack score from left wing Mack Hansen.
Ireland led 16-6 at that point and appeared set to see the game home, but South Africa bit back through replacement forward Franco Mostert and wing Kurt-Lee Arendse, whose try in the left corner with three minutes to go threatened an upset in Dublin.
Ireland didn’t let it happen and continued its impressive recent record at Lansdowne Road, where it has won three straight against the Springboks.
The result gave Ireland more confidence after it won an historic test series in New Zealand in July. It also struck a psychological blow for the Irish with the teams set to meet in the pool stage at next year’s Rugby World Cup in France.
France 12-13 Australia
Ramos with another, the lead has almost been erased by the Toulouse star’s boot.
90 seconds until the break...
France 9-13 Australia
Ramos with another clutch kick, the Stade de France is alive. The lead down to four.
France gradually wrestling control of this one.
France 6-13 Australia
France opt for the scrum at midfield, Dupont takes it out after a stalemate, he dashes free and sparks another move.
Just 10 minutes until the break, can France strike back?
A free play and there’s Penaud, he’s gliding through the yellow bodies in his way. The momentum cranked up, will the Wallabies buckle?
France 6-13 Australia
France 6-13 Australia
That’s a blow for the visitors, as Foketi comes off hobbling.
Paisami is on, but Foley meanwhile lines up another kick...
This one hooked wide of the near post, a poor miss, it lifts the home crowd. Still just 6-13.
France 6-13 Australia
France tossing the ball around freely despite that early setback, passes in excess of 20m, according to live data.
Australia are still asking questions, some tidy exchanges with Kellaway impressing.
TRY! France 6-13 Australia (Foketi)
This is quite incredible, the Wallabies break with breathtaking speed.
Wright was superb, making the last pass and Foketi just evades a last ditch tackle.
He’s over, the Stade de France falls silent. Foley boots the extras, what a game we have in store now.
France 6-6 Australia
It’s a thrilling start here in Paris, Australia have been lively.
But the French crowd is driving on the hosts.
Ramos, whose boot levelled earlier at three apiece, is linking this spell of pressure nicely.
Ollivon gets low... He’s in for the try, is he?
No, a quick check brings it back, the Wallabies survive.
Wayne Pivac wants Wales to get physical after latest big loss to New Zealand
Wayne Pivac warned Wales must improve their physicality after New Zealand overpowered them to register a 33rd consecutive victory in the fixture.
New Zealand scored eight tries and a record number of points against Wales in their 55-23 win at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium.
The All Blacks were last beaten by Wales in 1953 and 25 of their 33 victories since have been by a margin of 15 points or more.
Wayne Pivac wants Wales to get physical after latest big loss to New Zealand
The All Blacks scored eight tries and a record number of points in the fixture.
Onwards to France-Australia
Plenty more to come tonight, too - France’s autumn opener against Australia is not far away at all...
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