Ireland rookie Ciarán Frawley revelled in his match-winning contribution after landing a last-gasp drop goal to stun world champions South Africa in Durban. The replacement fly-half split the posts from distance in dramatic fashion with the final action of a thrilling encounter, having executed a similar effort just 10 minutes earlier. Advertisement His late heroics on the occasion of his sixth cap earned Andy Farrell’s men a famous 25-24 victory at Kings Park Stadium to secure a 1-1 series draw against rugby’s top-ranked nation.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Irish Rugby (@irishrugby) Advertisement Asked what was going through his mind, the 26-year-old told Sky Sports: “I just don’t know, to be honest. It’s mental. “This place is a fortress and it’s so loud.
The game was going back and forth, they got momentum there probably for most of the second half. Advertisement “But the boys dug in deep. We were in our own half and managed to get up and get the final points, so we’re delighted.
Advertisement “I’m just going to have a pint now and enjoy that.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Irish Rugby (@irishrugby) Advertisement The Six Nations champions looked set to slip to an agonising defeat after fading following a ferocious first-half performance which brought an early try for Conor Murray and a 16-6 lead. Flawless fly-half Handre Pollard slotted eight penalties to turn the contest in the Springboks’ favour on the back of th.