In pics: Ireland’s brilliant win over South Africa

Joe Schmidt was as calm a presence as ever pre-match

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As Paul O’Connell led the team out

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Ireland went to the skies early on

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The hits were ferocious throughout

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Support at the Aviva was electric

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Johnny Sexton’s place-kicking was supreme

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Rob Kearney countered dangerously

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While Robbie Henshaw was powerful

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Rhys Ruddock crossed for a clever try

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Before Adriaan Strauss was binned

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Tommy Bowe sealed the deal after Conor Murray’s kick

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Leaving Ireland comfortably in front at the end

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