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Saturday, 13 November, 2004, 16:37 GMT Ireland 17-12 South
Africa Ronan O'Gara scores his first half try Ireland: (8) 17
Tries: O'Gara Pens: O'Gara 4 Drop goal: O'Gara 1 South Africa:
(3) 12 Pens: Montgomery 4 Ronan O'Gara scored all Ireland's
points as the home side claimed only their second ever win over
South Africa on an emotional day at Lansdowne Road.  O'Gara's
first-half try, poached after a quick tap-penalty, helped the
Irish to a 8-3 lead at half-time.  Three further O'Gara
penalties extended Ireland's lead to 17-6 as the game entered
the final quarter.  Two Percy Montgomery penalties set up a
frantic finish but Ireland held out to claim a famous victory.
Ireland began strongly and were never led, but the match was
tense and closely fought throughout.  Aware of the threat posed
by the South Africans, Ireland pressed hard from the outset, and
played some impressive rugby while searc