Munster 28-14 South Africa: Sensational hosts post historic win at Pairc Ui

Munster added another remarkable victory to their history by beating South Africa in Cork

A sensational Munster performance saw the Irish province post a historic victory over South Africa in sweeping rain at Pairc Ui Chaoimh in Cork. 

Back-three Shane Daly, Simon Zebo and Mike Haley each grabbed tries in a stirring display, while hooker Diarmuid Barron also scored via a rolling maul. Out-half Ben Healy kicked magnificently in awful conditions, landing four from four.

The clash was the first time Munster and South Africa have faced each other in the professional era, and the first rugby match ever to be staged at Pairc Ui Chaoimh, the home of Cork GAA.

A sell-out attendance of 41,400 fans also made it the largest crowd ever to have watched a rugby match in the province of Munster, as they heralded victory over South Africa to sit aside conquests of New Zealand, Australia and the Maori All Blacks.

Pacy full-back Aphelele Faasi and back-row Sikhumbuzo Notshe scored tries for South Africa, who arrived with a squad containing 14 players boasting full Springbok Test caps.

The day belonged to Graham Rowntree’s Munster though, as a side shorn of eight players in Ireland international camp, and a further 12 through injury, posted a remarkable performance and victory.

Munster celebrate their historic victory over South Africa at Pairc Ui Chaoimh

Pairc Ui Chaoimh, home of Cork GAA, played host to a rugby match for the first time