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1998 Ireland rugby union tour of South Africa

Series of rugby matches played by the Irish national team

Series of rugby matches played by the Irish national team

FieldValue
team
yearstart1998
managerDonal Lenihan
coachWarren Gatland
captainPaddy Johns
top test point scorerStefan Terblanche (20)
top test try scorerStefan Terblanche (4)
matchplayed7
matchwon2
matchdraw0
matchlost5
testplayed2
testwon0
testdraw0
testlost2
opponent1
played12
won10
draw10
lost12
previousAustralia 1994
nextAustralia 1999

|top test point scorer= Stefan Terblanche (20) |top test try scorer=Stefan Terblanche (4) The 1998 Ireland rugby union tour of South Africa was the team's third tour to the country, having previously visited in 1961 and 1981. Both Paul Wallace and Keith Wood had previously been on a tour to South Africa with the British and Irish Lions in 1997. Cape Town-born Dion O'Cuinneagain, had captained South Africa at both schoolboy and sevens level, before he switched allegiances. He made his senior international debut for Ireland in the 37–13 defeat against South Africa on 13 June 1998. Justin Fitzpatrick and Trevor Brennan also made their senior international debuts in the same game. A fourth debutant, Justin Bishop, scored a try while Eric Elwood added a conversion and two penalties. South Africa won the series 2-0, but the series was marred by violence and ill-will between the two teams.

Non-international matches

:Scores and results list Ireland's points tally first.

Opposing TeamForAgainstDateVenue
Boland Cavaliers483530 May 1998title=Ireland Rugby toursurl=https://www.irishrugby.ie/history/css/arch_history_79.htmwebsite=Irish Rugbyaccess-date=23 December 2021archive-date=23 December 2021archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211223193010/https://www.irishrugby.ie/history/css/arch_history_79.htmurl-status=dead }}
SWD Eagles20273 June 1998Outeniqua Park, George, Western Cape
Western Province6126 June 1998Newlands, Cape Town
Griquas13529 June 1998Eclectic CG
Leopards261816 June 1998Olën Park, Potchefstroom, North West

Test matches

First Test

Many predicted South Africa, who were wearing white jerseys due to the colour clash with Ireland's green jumper, to win their first test match of the season comfortably. While they eventually did so, the visitors competed admirably in the first half, trailing by only three points at half time, 13−10. The Springboks, who looked rusty in the first half, finally clicked in the second half and debutant winger Stefan Terblanche scored four tries.

Andrews 78' c

RSA Nick Mallett
NZL Warren Gatland

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Second Test

The Springboks had to make one change to their line-up for the second test in Pretoria, with Gaffie du Toit unavailable due to a rib injury and replaced by Franco Smith. The Springboks completed a shut-out to seal the series and scored five tries in the process, but the match was a very spiteful one marred by numerous cynical incidents and brawls which eventually resulted in Springbok lock Krynauw Otto getting time in the sin bin.

Erasmus 35' c Dalton 40' c Teichmann 66' c Rossouw 77' c

RSA Nick Mallett
NZL Warren Gatland

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Touring party

  • Manager: Donal Lenihan
  • Assistant Manager: Phil Danaher
  • Coach: Warren Gatland
  • Captain: Paddy Johns

Backs

Forwards

References

References

  1. [https://web.archive.org/web/20110604112532/http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/rugby/news/1998/11/27/divided_loyalties/ Divided loyalties? Ireland's flanker was born in South Africa]
  2. "www.irishrugby.ie".
  3. Kelly, David. (28 November 2009). "Who fears to speak of summer '98". [[Irish Independent]].
  4. "Ireland Rugby tours".
  5. English, Tom. (14 June 1998). "Terblanche runs Ireland ragged". [[The Sunday Times]].
  6. "South Africa vs Ireland at Bloemfontein, 13 Jun 1998".
  7. English, Tom. (21 June 1998). "Five tries leave Ireland punch-drunk". [[The Sunday Times]].
  8. "South Africa vs Ireland at Pretoria, 20 Jun 1998".
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