Former Ireland hooker Bernard Jackman has defended the Springboks’ ploy to repeatedly opt for scrums and eke out penalties during the clash at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday.
South Africa turned down several shots at goal and kicks to the corner instead; they ordered scrum after scrum, and it resulted in yellow cards for both Andrew Porter and Paddy McCarthy.
Rassie Erasmus’ men went on to seal a 24-13 victory over Ireland, their first win in Dublin since 2012, but they have come under scrutiny for killing off the game in that manner and turning the fixture into a slow, slugfest.
