Tuesday, February 9, 2010 Previous editions

Ireland 6 South Africa 10
Jonathan Sexton kicked two penalties but Ireland still trailed South Africa 10-6 at half-time in today’s Test at Croke Park.
Schalk Burger scored the only try of a pulsating half, crossing in the 16th minute after Ireland’s scrum had been pulverised.
Morne Steyn converted and added a drop goal to increase a lead the Springboks failed to justify given Ireland’s superiority.
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