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Ireland lost their first six full Tests against South Africa before winning at the seventh attempt, Ireland 9–6 South Africa at Lansdowne Road on 10 Apr 1965, and waited until their eighth Test in South Africa for a win there, South Africa 20–26 Ireland at Newlands on 11 Jun 2016, as of 2 Nov 2026.
As of 2 Nov 2026 · #IRLRugby
Ireland v South Africa · Sat 21 Nov · 16:40 Irish time · Aviva Stadium, Dublin · Nations Championship
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IRL Rugby counted this from the published records listed here. As of 2 Nov 2026; it holds until 21 Nov 2026.
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