Familiar flaws hurt Bok Women as Ireland pull away late in Athlone rematch
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The Springbok Women lost 38–17 to Ireland at Athlone Stadium. They held a lead with twenty minutes remaining in the match. However, two yellow cards and defensive errors allowed Ireland to score several late goals. The team struggled with Test-match discipline during the game.
Despite leading with twenty minutes to play, the Springbok Women suffered another painful lesson in Test-match discipline as two yellow cards and defensive lapses opened the door for a late Ireland barrage in their 38–17 defeat at Athlone Stadium.