Blitzboks Into Quarter Final After A Comeback Draw Against Ireland

Photo by Mike Lee/KLC Photos for World Rugby

South Africa drew in their last Pool B game against Ireland in Los Angeles with 19-19. In a thrilling game, South Africa trailed 7-21 before they scored the equaliser with only a minute to go.

South Africa ended first in Pool B with victories over Canada and Kenya and a 19-19 draw with Ireland in the last game of the pool, which meant the newly promoted Irish team qualify for the quarter-finals.

South Africa will play against the USA in a quarter-final at 20:49 South African time tonight

Scorers:
Blitzboks: Tries: Stedman Gans (2), Kurt-Lee Arendse. Conversions: Selvyn Davids (2).
Ireland: Tries: Jack Kelly (2), Jordan Conroy. Conversions: Billy Dardis (2).