Referee Benoit Rousselet awards South Africa a try against Ireland in Verona. Photograph: James CrombieOnce again there was much to admire in the character Ireland displayed but as in their defeat to France Richie Murphy’s side was left to rue an error-ridden first half in which they conceded four tries to 26 points that left them with an insurmountable deficit in Verona.
If Ireland had all their Grand Slam starters — there are 11 missing — this tournament would have been a tough proposition; without them they have forfeited so much in terms of experience and footballing ability. There is no faulting attitude and application but that was never going to suffice. Penalties were running at about one every two minutes. Ireland received their fair share, but they spurned the chance to apply territorial pressure by turning over possession with alarming regularity. An inability to do the basics like find touch was also a significant issue. Three times this was the case and on the last occasion it led to a second South African try, this time for secondrow Reinhardt Ludwig.
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