Mack Hansen, who was born and raised in Canberra, crosses for Ireland's only try, as the number one team in the world takes down the defending champions in a bruising encounter.
Mack Hansen scored Ireland's sole try in the tense win over the Springboks.abc.net.au/news/rugby-world-cup-ireland-beats-south-africa-mack-hansen/102894784Ireland has scored a bruising 13-8 win over defending champions South Africa at the Rugby World Cup, with Australia-born winger Mack Hansen scoring a try for the top-ranked side.
But the Irish had to withstand a barrage of Springboks pressure in the second half amid a raucous atmosphere. After Crowley slotted his 77th-minute penalty goal, the Springboks needed a try to draw and a converted score to win. Ireland, which has never advanced past the World Cup quarterfinals, will be odds-on to top Pool B after claiming a 16th Test win in a row.
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