Springboks Reclaim Top Spot with Narrow Win Over Ireland

South Africa edges out Six Nations champions 27-20 in a contentious first test at Loftus Versfeld.

South Africa ends an eight-year losing streak against Ireland with a hard-fought victory.
Key moments included a controversial try decision and a penalty try for the Springboks.
Ireland's debutant Jamie Osborne scored a memorable try in a dramatic final five minutes.
Both teams had players sin-binned in a match marked by tight defense and high intensity.
Ireland will have a chance to level the series in the next test in Durban.