Zac Ward and Gavin Mullin cross in the second half to erase a 21-7 deficit and send Ireland to the top of their pool
After trailing the Blitzboks 21-7 early in the second half, Zac Ward and Gavin Mullin hit back to secure a comeback 26-21 victory. Terry Kennedy scored Ireland’s first when chasing a kick in behind to keep them in touch after South Africa’s early dominance.Ireland now top their pool on points difference ahead of Saturday’s games against New Zealand and Fiji. The top two sides progress to the semi-finals.
Eve Higgins, back from Six Nations duty, and Amee-Leigh Murphy Crowe saw Ireland wipe out an initial 14-0 deficit, only for Australian sisters Teagan and Maddison Levi combine for three second half scores to secure a comfortable result for the Aussies.Ireland Men v Fiji, 1.06pm local time/12.
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