"Andy Farrell's men were out-muscled by South Africa but there's more to come from this squad"
"Two of the best rugby teams in the world locked horns in Dublin last night and by God was it a mess."
"The match referee Matthew Carley will undoubtedly be criticised by Irish fans, and I think he made an error early in the game when he decided that the new Springbok superstar Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu wasn't guilty of any thing more than a penalty when he shoulder-charged Tommy O'Brien in the head."
Ireland's team was physically out-muscled by South Africa, yet the squad retains clear potential for future success. Two of the top rugby nations met in Dublin in a disordered contest that showcased poor elements of Test rugby rather than high-class play. A contentious refereeing decision by Matthew Carley early in the match allowed Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu to receive only a penalty after shoulder-charging Tommy O'Brien in the head, a call likely to provoke criticism from Irish supporters. Physical dominance by South Africa determined much of the contest, but signs of resilience and quality remain within the Irish squad.
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