In a thrilling conclusion to the WXV Global Series, Ireland triumphed over South Africa with a score of 38-17 at Athlone Stadium in Cape Town. This victory marked a significant achievement as Ireland secured back-to-back wins against the Springboks.

Beibhinn Parsons was the standout performer, scoring a remarkable hat-trick that included one try in the first half and two in the second. Her exceptional performance solidified her status as the team's all-time leading try-scorer. The Irish team also saw contributions from captain Erin King and Aoife Dalton, who added two tries of her own.

For South Africa, the scoring came from Unam Tose, Sizophila Solontsi, and Vainah Ubisi, with Cilliers successfully converting one try. Despite a valiant effort, the hosts could not recover from a 20-minute deficit late in the game.

Key highlights from the match include:

• Ireland's six tries showcasing their offensive prowess.
• This victory makes Ireland the first team to win back-to-back Tests on South African soil.
• The win follows a previous victory of 40-27 over the same opponents at the same venue.

Under the guidance of coach Scott Bemand, Ireland demonstrated resilience and skill, capping off their WXV Global Series campaign on a high note.