Ireland wins series against South Africa in Cape Town

Ireland defeated South Africa 38-17 in the second test of their series, securing a 2-0 victory in their first-ever women's tour of the country.

Béibhinn Parsons led the scoring with a hat-trick of tries, helping Ireland overcome a first-half deficit.

South Africa took an early lead, going 5-0 up within the first few minutes, with Unam Tose scoring the opening try.

Ireland eventually took control, with captain Erin King scoring after 14 minutes following a long possession, and Dannah O'Brien converting the try.

South Africa's wing Alichia Arries was sent off for 10 minutes after a high tackle on O'Brien, increasing the pressure on the hosts.

Despite the setback, South Africa scored a try just before halftime, with Sizophila Solontsi's effort validated by the TMO.

Ireland responded strongly in the final quarter, with Parsons scoring twice and Aoife Dalton adding another try to seal the win.

The match saw Ireland capitalize on South Africa's reduced numbers after two yellow cards, with Dalton and Parsons leading the charge.

With two minutes remaining, Dalton completed the scoring with a try in the opposite corner, capping off Ireland's dominant performance.

Captain Erin King praised the team's execution, calling the victory historic as the first Irish women's team to win a test match in South Africa.