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06 Sept 2025

Mayo’s Caelan Doris captains Ireland to last-gasp win over South Africa 

Doris plays a part in famous victory as Irish rugby team beat South Africa with the last kick of the game in Durban

Mayo’s Caelan Doris captains Ireland to last-gasp win over South Africa 

Caelan Doris is tackled by Siya Kolisi of South Africa during the second test between South Africa and Ireland at Kings Park in Durban, South Africa. (Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile)

MAYO native Caelan Doris has captained the Ireland rugby team to hard-fought win over South Africa. 

The former Ballina rugby player was sin-binned as a last-minute drop goal from Ciaran Frawley kicked Ireland to a famous win over the Springboks in Durban. 

Doris was sin-binned in the 47th minute, but later returned to the play to help Ireland secure a hard-fought win in Durban. 

The Number 8 won his 43rd cap for his country this evening in a game where Ireland led 16-6 at the break before their hosts came roaring back with six penalties in the second half. 

South Africa were on track for a one-point win until Frawley’s drop goal won it for Andy Farrell’s men right at the death. 

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