The Springboks battered, bullied and suffocated Ireland into submission in possibly the most brutal display of scrum dominance in tier one rugby history.
The fact that the final scoreline was just 24-13 is a testament to Ireland’s sheer-bloody-mindedness and refusal to be utterly embarrassed in front of their home fans.
Andy Farrell can be proud of his side’s desperate defence, but make no mistake, the set-piece was a blood bath of Dexter Morgan proportions and the Springboks scrum guru Daan Human deserves all the plaudits.
Since 2024, much has been made of Tony Brown’s influence on the Boks as Rassie Erasmus’
