Here are the five big takeaways from the Springboks' 27-20 win against Ireland at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday night.
The first Test between the nations had plenty of action, with Ireland scoring three tries and the Boks two.
The world champions made hard work of the game, taking advantage of some big Irish mistakes in the second half to secure the win, but they will be Pollard looked in good nick as he nailed his first three shots at goal, a conversion and two penalties, but all were from easy positions. He then proceeded to miss his next three, with two from positions he really should have nailed, which didn’t allow the Boks to get out of Ireland’s range.Crowley was also guilty, after slotting his first penalty he missed his second from an easy position, which likely influenced the next kickable penalty given to him, with them choosing the lineout.
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