1998 Ireland rugby union tour of South Africa
| 1998 Ireland rugby union tour of South Africa | |||||
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| Manager | Donal Lenihan | ||||
| Coach(es) | Warren Gatland | ||||
| Tour captain(s) | Paddy Johns | ||||
| Top test point scorer(s) | Stefan Terblanche (20) | ||||
| Top test try scorer(s) | Stefan Terblanche (4) | ||||
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| Opponent |
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 South Africa |
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| Previous tour | Australia 1994 | ||||
| Next tour | Australia 1999 | ||||
[[Category:1998 rugby union tours|Ireland]]
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.[1] 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.[2] South Africa won the series 2-0, but the series was marred by violence and ill-will between the two teams.[3]
Non-international matches[edit]
- Scores and results list Ireland's points tally first.
| Opposing Team | For | Against | Date | Venue |
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| Boland Cavaliers | 48 | 35 | 30 May 1998 | Boland Stadium, Wellington, Western Cape[4] |
| SWD Eagles | 20 | 27 | 3 June 1998 | Outeniqua Park, George, Western Cape[4] |
| Western Province | 6 | 12 | 6 June 1998 | Newlands, Cape Town[4] |
| Griquas | 13 | 52 | 9 June 1998 | Eclectic CG[4] |
| Leopards | 26 | 18 | 16 June 1998 | Olën Park, Potchefstroom, North West[4] |
Test matches[edit]
First Test[edit]
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.[5]
| 13 June 1998 17:00 SAST (UTC+02) |
| South Africa | 37–13 |  Ireland |
| Try: Terblanche 3' c, 51', 56' c, 66' Andrews 78' c Con: du Toit (3/5) 3', 56', 78' Pen: du Toit 29', 40' | Report[6] | Try: Bishop 20' c Con: Elwood (1/1) 20' Pen: Elwood 7', 54' |
| Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein Attendance: 26,000 Referee: Ed Morrison (England) |
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Second Test[edit]
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.[7]
| 20 June 1998 17:00 SAST (UTC+02) |
| South Africa | 33–0 | Ireland |
| Try: van der Westhuizen 17' Erasmus 35' c Dalton 40' c Teichmann 66' c Rossouw 77' c Con: Montgomery (4/5) 35', 40', 66', 77' | Report[8] |
| Loftus Versfeld Stadium, Pretoria Attendance: 34,850 Referee: Joël Dumé (France) |
Touring party[edit]
- Manager: Donal Lenihan[4]
- Assistant Manager: Phil Danaher
- Coach: Warren Gatland
- Captain: Paddy Johns
Backs[edit]
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Forwards[edit]
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References[edit]
- ^ Divided loyalties? Ireland's flanker was born in South Africa
- ^ "www.irishrugby.ie". Archived from the original on 27 December 2018. Retrieved 30 October 2008.
- ^ Kelly, David (28 November 2009). "Who fears to speak of summer '98". Irish Independent. Retrieved 4 November 2019.
- ^ a b c d e f "Ireland Rugby tours". Irish Rugby. Archived from the original on 23 December 2021. Retrieved 23 December 2021.
- ^ English, Tom (14 June 1998). "Terblanche runs Ireland ragged". No. 9068. The Sunday Times. p. 14.
- ^ "South Africa vs Ireland at Bloemfontein, 13 Jun 1998". ESPN.com.
- ^ English, Tom (21 June 1998). "Five tries leave Ireland punch-drunk". No. 9069. The Sunday Times. p. 17.
- ^ "South Africa vs Ireland at Pretoria, 20 Jun 1998". ESPN.com.
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