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Ireland’s indiscipline was hugely damaging against the Springboks

Given the heroic closing stages, Andy Farrell will wonder the cost of energy-sapping first half

Jack Crowley of Ireland is shown a yellow card by referee Matthew Carley against South Africa. Photograph: Charles McQuillan/Getty
Jack Crowley of Ireland is shown a yellow card by referee Matthew Carley against South Africa. Photograph: Charles McQuillan/Getty
Johnny Watterson
Sat Nov 22 2025 - 20:50

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Johnny Watterson

Johnny Watterson

Johnny Watterson is a sports writer with The Irish Times
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