Ireland's rugby captain Erin King celebrated a monumental achievement as her team secured a Test series victory against South Africa on their home turf, marking a historic moment for Irish rugby. The match ended with a score of 38-17 at Athlone Stadium in Cape Town, highlighted by a remarkable hat-trick from Beibhinn Parsons and a double from Aoife Dalton.

Having triumphed in the previous encounter with a score of 40-27, this victory made Scott Bemand's squad the first Irish team to accomplish back-to-back wins in South Africa.

In her post-match remarks, King emphasized the significance of the tour, stating, "We spoke about how special it is to get the opportunity to go on tour to such a beautiful place and how rare it is." She praised the team's performance under pressure, saying, "We kept building throughout the whole Global Series and we really showed today what we're capable of."

Despite an early setback where Ireland fell behind, they rallied back to score 24 unanswered points, showcasing their resilience. King expressed immense pride in her teammates, noting, "The South Africans really brought it to us and we just had to stick to our game plan."

With this victory, Ireland concluded the WXV Global Series with an impressive record of three wins out of four matches, solidifying their status as history makers in the sport.