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South Africa beat Ireland in first Test in Pretoria

The Springboks won on a scoreline of 27-20.

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South Africa 27

Ireland 20

SOUTH AFRICA FINISHED up seven-point winners over Ireland in their first international rugby Test in Pretoria this evening.

The Springboks ultimately had too much, though Andy Farrell’s men will feel they made too many errors in a bruising encounter at Loftus Versfeld.

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South Africa beat Ireland in first Test in Pretoria

South Africa 27

Ireland 20

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