THERE WERE TIMES when it looked like this game might get away from a young Emerging Ireland team as the Cheetahs showed their power but Simon Easterby’s men dug in impressively in the second half to finish their South African trip unbeaten.

Prendergast added the conversion from in front to give the tourists a 19-17 lead.Despite a yellow card for Cheetahs lock Carl Wegner after a high hit on replacement back Charlie Tector, it was the South Africans who struck next,

Emerging Ireland take on Cheetahs this evening in their final tour of South Africa. Kick-off for this evening's game is set for 6pm. You can watch the game live for free on IrishRugby+ which can be accessed through www.irishrugby.ie.

Ireland beat South Africa for just a second time in a one-day international as Paul Stirling's 88 helps his side to a 69-run win in Abu Dhabi.

Ireland produced a strong performance in the ODI series finale in Abu Dhabi to beat the depleted South African side. This is Ireland's only the second victory in ODIs against the Proteas in 11 encounters with South Africa winning the series 2-1.

Follow live coverage of Ireland vs South Africa from the South Africa in Ireland (UAE) 2024 today. The ICC Test Championship sees nine teams compete across a two-year cycle of matches before a two-team final decides the winner. The inaugural competition was won by New Zealand after a thrilling victory over India in June 2021.

Ireland vs South Africa Live Score: FOUR! Finds the gap this time! Excellent placement! Shorter and outside off. Tector plays it late and past p