Ireland Women dominated the final quarter to beat the Springbok Women in Saturday’s WXV Global Series clash at Athlone Stadium in Cape Town.
The hosts led 17-14 with 20 minutes remaining, but Ireland’s experience and attacking quality proved decisive as they pulled away to secure a 38-17 victory, having won 40-27 last week.
The Bok Women made a dream start when scrumhalf Unam Tose scored from a powerful lineout drive in the second minute.
Ireland responded with converted tries from flank Erin King and winger Beibhinn Parsons, while winger Alichia Arries was yellow-carded for a dangerous tackle.
The Bok Women hit back just before half-time when flank Sizophila Solontsi crossed in the corner following another driving maul, reducing the deficit to 14-10 at the break.
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The hosts emerged with renewed determination in the second half and were rewarded when lock Vainah Ubisi powered over for a converted try in the 58th minute to put them 17-14 ahead.
However, Ireland responded almost immediately, with Parsons grabbing her second try three minutes later after the visitors exploited space out wide.
The Bok Women were dealt another blow when winger Jakkie Cilliers was sent to the sin bin for a high tackle.
Ireland capitalised on their numerical advantage, with centre Aoife Dalton crossing for a converted try to extend the lead to 26-17.
Parsons then completed her hat-trick in the 73rd minute before Dalton added her second try in the 79th.
SPRINGBOK WOMEN – Tries: Unam Tose, Sizophila Solontsi, Vainah Ubisi. Conversion: Jakkie Cilliers.
IRELAND WOMEN – Tries: Erin King, Beibhinn Parsons (3), Aoife Dalton (2). Conversions: Dannah O’Brien (4).
Photo: Roger Sedres/Gallo Images
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