Six-try Ireland beat South Africa in Cape Town
Ireland secures 40-27 victory over the Springboks in Cape Town
Quick Look
Ireland's women's rugby team defeated South Africa 40-27 in the first of two WXV Global Series matches in Cape Town, scoring six tries to secure the victory.
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Why It Matters
The match is part of the WXV Global Series. The two teams are scheduled to play a second match.
WXV Global Series
South Africa (17) 27
Tries: Hele, Ubisi, Tshiremba, Makua, Arries Cons: Cilliers
Ireland (21) 40
Tries: Dalton, Djougang 2, Clohessy, Parsons, King Cons: O'Brien 5
Ireland scored six tries to mark their first trip to South Africa with victory over the Springboks in the first of two WXV Global Series meetings in Cape Town.
Aoife Dalton, Linda Djougang and Jane Clohessy crossed to give Ireland a slender half-time lead at the end of a ding-dong opening period in which Aseza Hele, Vainah Ubisi and Maria Tshiremba scored for the hosts.
Beibhinn Parsons and captain Erin King - who was sin-binned in the first half for a high tackle - extended Ireland's lead in the second half before Lerato Makua hit back for the Springboks.
But Djougang's second try put the result beyond doubt before Alichia Arries' late consolation score for the home side.
The sides meet again at Athlone Stadium on 31 October.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The sides will meet again at Athlone Stadium on 31 October.
Very likely · Within weeks
Open Questions
- What is the final score of the second match on 31 October?
