Autumn International Round-Up

Ireland 15 (6)

Pens: Sexton (5)

 

South Africa     10 (10)

Tries: Burger     Conversions: Steyn       Drop-Goals: Steyn

  

The Irish got things underway at Croke Park against World Champions South Africa. The Springboks scored the only try of the game in a largely uneventful game where the visibility was the main talking point. South Africa led 10 – 6 at the interval, but a rejuvenated Ireland came out in the second half determined to counter the South Africans. Sexton scored five out of seven kicks, continuing his impressive form from last week to ensure Ireland finished the year unbeaten.

  

 

Scotland           6 (6)

Pens: Goodman (2)

 

Argentina          9 (0)

Pens: Rodriguez (2)      Drop-Goals: Rodriguez                        

 

Argentina ended Scotland’s 100% record under coach Andy Robinson, extending their unbeaten record at Murrayfield to 19 years. The Scots went into this game on the back of a great win against Australia and confidence flowed in a Scotland dominated first half. Their dominance didn’t transfer to points as they took a six point advantage into the half time break. Argentina had levelled by the 59^th minute and completed the win with a drop goal in the 77^th minute to leave the Scottish disappointed.

 

 

Wales               12 (12)

Pens: Halfpenny, S Jones (3)

 

Australia           33 (23)

Tries: Ioane, Horwill, Pocock, Polota-Nau        Cons: Giteau (2)           Pens: Giteau (3)

 

The Wallabies, sporting some dodgy moustaches, finished their northern Hemisphere tour win a crushing win against Wales. While the Welsh enjoyed some good possession at times, their attack was too slow and cumbersome to really threaten Australia. Quick ball from the breakdowns and a strong scrum allowed the Aussies to dominate their opponents, who have to go back to the drawing board before their next game; a six nations encounter with England.