1998 Ireland rugby union tour of South Africa

1998 Ireland rugby union tour of South Africa
Summary
P W D L
Total
07 02 00 05
Test match
02 00 00 02
Opponent
P W D L
 South Africa
2 0 0 2

1998 Ireland rugby union tour of South Africa. The Ireland national rugby union team embarked on their third tour of South Africa, having previously visited in 1961 and 1981. Both Paul Wallace and Keith Wood had previously been on a tour to South Africa with the British and Irish Lions in 1997. Cape Town-born Dion O'Cuinneagain, had captained South Africa at both schoolboy and sevens level, before he switched allegiances. He made his senior international debut for Ireland in the 37–13 defeat against South Africa on 13 June 1998.[1] Justin Fitzpatrick and Trevor Brennan also made their senior international debuts in the same game. A fourth debutant, Justin Bishop, scored a try while Eric Elwood added a conversion and two penalties.[2]

Non-International Matches

Scores and results list Ireland's points tally first.
Opposing TeamForAgainstDateVenue
Boland Cavaliers483530 May 1998Boland Stadium, Wellington, Western Cape
SWD Eagles20273 June 1998Outeniqua Park, George, Western Cape
Western Province6126 June 1998Newlands, Cape Town
Griquas13529 June 1998Eclectic CG
Leopards261816 June 1998Olën Park, Potchefstroom, North West

Test matches

13 June 1998
South Africa  37–13 Ireland
Try:
Con:
Pen:		 Try: Justin Bishop
Con: Eric Elwood
Pens: Eric Elwood (2)
20 June 1998
South Africa  33–0 Ireland
Tries:
Con:
Pen:

Touring party

Backs

Forwards

See also

References

  1. ↑ Divided loyalties? Ireland's flanker was born in South Africa
  2. ↑ www.irishrugby.ie
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