Ireland confirm they are best in the world after titanic showdown

By BRENDAN GALLAGHER

Ireland................ 19pts
Tries: van der Flier 46, Hansen 50
Penalties: Sexton 3, 36, 74

South Africa...... 16pts
Tries: Mostert 67, Arendse 76
Penalties: Willemse 9, Kolbe 40+2

In at the corner: Josh van der Flier celebrates getting Ireland’s first try
PICTURES: Getty Images

IRELAND, with their tenth win on the bounce at the Aviva, squeaked home against a pumped-up Springboks to confirm their number one world ranking which they gained in New Zealand this summer.
It was the titanic clash allcomers had hoped for, arguably the most anticipated game of the ...

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