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Jul 13, 2024 · Even one of the great antagonists of Irish rugby, writer Stephen Jones, could not begrudge Ireland's epic win over South Africa in Durban.
- Eoin Harrington
2024-. Moana Pasifika (assistant coach) Stephen Michael Jones (born 8 December 1977) is a Welsh rugby union coach and former player who played primarily at fly-half. He played more than 100 times for Wales and six times for the British & Irish Lions. Jones was the record cap holder for Wales until he was overtaken by Gethin Jenkins on 15 March ...
The Ireland and South Africa rugby union teams have a rivalry dating back to 1906. The Springboks of South Africa dominated their early meetings, with the Irish winning just once against South Africa prior to 2004, but results have since turned in Ireland's favour.
Jun 10, 2016 · Drawn – 1. Ireland v South Africa: IRFU Stats Vault. Previous Meetings: November 24, 1906 – Tour Match – Ireland 12 South Africa 15, Balmoral Showgrounds. November 30, 1912 – Tour Match – Ireland 0 South Africa 38, Lansdowne Road. December 19, 1931 – Tour Match – Ireland 3 South Africa 8, Lansdowne Road.
But before his four World Cups, two British & Irish Lions’ tours and 50 appearances in Rugby’s Greatest Championship, Jones was the silver lining of a very dark cloud. The heaviest defeat Wales have ever suffered came at the hands of South Africa in 1998 with Jones earning his maiden cap as a wide-eyed 20-year-old and replacement for John ...
- Jacob Newbury
Jan 23, 2022 · 1. Stephen Jones was born on 8 December 1977 in Aberystwyth, Wales. As a player, he represented Llanelli, Scarlets, Clermont Auvergne, Wasps and Wales. 2. Jones represented the British & Irish Lions on two tours, 2005 to New Zealand and 2009 to South Africa, and won six caps with the team. 3.
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Jul 13, 2024 · Ciarán Frawley’s late drop goal secures a memorable, series-levelling victory for Ireland at Kings Park. Ireland's players celebrate after beating South Africa.
