The Blitzboks opened their 2024 HSBC Cape Town SVNS campaign with a 36-07 win over Ireland.
The Blitzboks started like a house on fire and scored four unanswered tries in the first half to lead 24-00 at the halftime break. Tries were scored by David Brits, Quewin Nortje (2) and Impi Visser.
Impi Visser scored his second try of the match within a minute of the start of the second half, whereafter, Josh Costello scored the Irish only try. Mfundo Ndlovu scored a late try for the Blitzboks to secure a 36-07 win for the Blitzboks.
Scorers:
Blitzboks: Tries: David Brits, Quewin Nortje (2), Impi Visser Mfundo Ndlovo. Conversions: Ricardo Duarttee (2), Shaun Williams.
Ireland: Try: Josh Costello. Conversion: Tadg Brophy.
Teams
Blitzboks: Quewin Nortje, Donovan Don, Dewalf Human, David Brits, Zain Davids, Ricardo Duarttee, Impi Visser. Replacements: Shaun Williams, Tristan Leyds, Donavan Don, Siviwe Soyizwapi, Zander Reynders, Mfundo Ndlovu..
Ireland: Nial Comerford, Rory Woods, Josh Costello, Mark Roche, Tadg Brophy, Bryan Mollen, Jordan Conroy. Replacements: Harry McNulty, Nicholas Greene.