On Instagram, Johnny Sexton, the fly-half for Ireland, playfully poked fun at South Africa’s decision to heavily favor forwards with a 7-1 split among their substitutes.
Ireland continues to hold the top spot in Pool B, having secured a thrilling and low-scoring victory over defending champions South Africa in a World Cup battle in Paris.
In the early stages of the match, South Africa gained the lead with Manie Libbok’s successful penalty, but Ireland responded with Mack Hansen’s try.
Although Cheslin Kolbe managed to score for the Springboks, Libbok’s missed conversion allowed Johnny Sexton’s penalty to push Ireland into the lead.
In a tense finish, Ireland’s defense withstood considerable pressure, and Jack Crowley’s late penalty secured a truly memorable victory.
He wrote on Instagram: “Hon the backs”
Reacting to the post, one fan read: “Johnny Sexton destroyed the Book with just three words.”
Another said: “Sexton has zero chill.”
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TIER ONE NATIONS RANKED BY NO. OF FOREIGN-BORN PLAYERS:
Scotland (15)
WP Nel (South Africa), Pierre Schoeman (South Africa), Javan Sebastian (England), Ewan Ashman (Canada), Sam Skinner (England), Jack Dempsey (Australia), Hamish Watson (England), Ali Price (England), Ben White (England), Ben Healy (Ireland), Chris Harris (England), Cameron Redpath (France), Sione Tuipulotu (Australia), Kyle Steyn (South Africa), Duhan van der Merwe (South Africa).
Italy (11)
Ivan Nemer (Argentina), Hame Faiva (New Zealand), Dino Lamb (England), David Sisi (Germany), Toa Halafihi (New Zealand), Sebastian Negri (Zimbabwe), Martin Page-Relo (France), Juan Ignacio Brex (Argentina), Ange Capuozzo (France), Monty Ioane (Australia), Paolo Odogwu (England),
Wales (10)
Taulupe Faletau (Tonga), Tomas Francis (England), Dan Lydiate (England), Will Rowlands (England), Henry Thomas (England), Christ Tshiunza (Democratic Republic of the Congo), Gareth Anscombe (New Zealand), George North (England), Nick Tompkins (England), Johnny Williams (England),