Beibhinn Parsons stars with three tries as Ireland defeat South Africa in Cape Town.
Ireland secured a historic Test series victory against South Africa in Cape Town after winger Beibhinn Parsons scored a sensational hat-trick of tries during their WXV Global Series campaign.
The bruising encounter at Athlone Stadium saw the visitors overcome a second-half deficit to seal a hard-fought win, following up on their previous week success at the same venue, according to information published by BBC.
Scott Bemand's side displayed remarkable resilience as Erin King and Aoife Dalton also crossed the try line, cementing a historic Test series win for the Irish national team.
Beibhinn Parsons leads Ireland to victory with three tries
Winger Beibhinn Parsons, who holds the record as the team's all-time leading try-scorer, delivered a stellar performance in Cape Town. She crossed once in the first half and twice after the break to lift the Irish squad.
Captain Erin King and centre Aoife Dalton added further tries, with Dalton touching down twice. Fly-half O'Brien contributed significantly by successfully kicking four conversions during the intense match.
South Africa battle hard in bruising Athlone Stadium encounter
The host nation fought valiantly throughout the contest, with Unam Tose, Sizophila Solontsi, and Vainah Ubisi all scoring tries for the Springboks. Cilliers added a conversion for the South African team.
Despite their physical dominance and passionate home support, the Springboks were ultimately unable to avenge the previous week 40-27 defeat, falling short in another high-scoring encounter against the visitors.
Scott Bemand's side make history with back-to-back Test wins
By securing this latest victory, head coach Scott Bemand and his players achieved a notable milestone by becoming the first Irish side to win back-to-back Tests on South African soil.
The six-try display demonstrated the growing strength and depth of the Irish squad on the international stage, successfully closing out their demanding campaign with consecutive triumphs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who scored a hat-trick for Ireland against South Africa?
Irish winger Beibhinn Parsons scored a brilliant hat-trick of tries during the historic Test match against South Africa in Cape Town.
Where was the rugby Test series played?
The matches of the WXV Global Series between Ireland and South Africa were played at Athlone Stadium in Cape Town.
How many tries did Ireland score in total?
Ireland scored a total of six tries in the match, courtesy of Beibhinn Parsons, captain Erin King, and Aoife Dalton.
