Ireland secured a remarkable victory against South Africa as Ciaran Frawley’s last-minute drop goal secured a one-point win in Durban. Frawley dropped into the pocket to send the tourists into wild celebrations having survived a brutal second Test.

South Africa have not lost in Durban in eight years. Ireland have not lost consecutive Tests since 2021. One team’s record will be gone after this one. That felt like the longest half ever but at the same time it zoomed by because of the pace of rugby on show. The result still anyone’s to take.

South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus named the same match-day 23 for the second test against Ireland in Durban on Saturday, making it the most experienced Springbok selection chosen in the 133-year history of the team.

Ireland will be out to square the series against South Africa as two of the world’s best sides tangle once more in Durban. A bruising first Test ended with the world champion Springboks just about still standing in Pretoria,

Andy Farrell believes Ireland’s “outstanding” first-half performance against South Africa in Durban is “as good as it gets” after celebrating his 50th match as head coach with a famous 25-24 victory.