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By Michael Cantillon
Final Up to date: 06/07/24 6:09pm
South Africa wing Kurt-Lee Arendse scored one in all three tries because the Springboks overcame Eire
Two essential TMO choices fell South Africa’s method as they defeated Eire 27-20 at Loftus Versfeld within the first of their two-Take a look at sequence, stay on Sky Sports activities.
Welsh TMO Ben Whitehouse dominated out a James Lowe attempt for Eire resulting from a subjective breakdown name, after which fed again there was ‘inconclusive proof’ to rule out a Cheslin Kolbe South Africa attempt, which ensured a two-score lead.
Lowe’s attempt would have levelled the competition at 13-13, and handed fly-half Jack Crowley a conversion for the lead, whereas Kolbe’s effort moments later got here because of Lowe preserving a Pollard penalty kick to the touch in-field – although replays recommended he was in contact whereas taking part in the ball.
A 3rd TMO name then additionally went towards Eire as No 8 Caelan Doris was denied a attempt resulting from lack of proof on replays.
Conor Murray raced in for a second Eire attempt with 5 minutes to go, however a late South Africa penalty attempt through a ferocious scrum drive confirmed victory, with Ryan Baird putting a 3rd for Eire however with time all however up.
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