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Ireland's biggest win over South Africa is Ireland 38–3 South Africa at the Aviva Stadium on 11 Nov 2017, by 35 points, and their heaviest defeat Ireland 0–38 South Africa at Lansdowne Road on 30 Nov 1912, by 38, in 31 full Tests as of 2 Nov 2026.

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Ireland v South Africa · Sat 21 Nov · 16:40 Irish time · Aviva Stadium, Dublin · Nations Championship

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