Ireland vs South Africa LIVE rugby: Latest updates from autumn international

1667664857How do Wales go about halting the All Blacks, then? The Welsh stood up so strongly to South Africa’s heavy runners in the first two matches in the summer, but have failed to combat Ardie Savea and co. this afternoon. Slowing down the speed of Aaron Smith’s service will be key – New Zealand are resourcing rucks well, though Justin Tipuric might just mention to Wayne Barnes to make certain of the legality of their clearouts. Harry Latham-Coyle5 November 2022 16:141667664311It looked at times in that first half like New Zealand were on the verge of fully opening Wales up, but the home side have just about hung in there, and nine points is not an insurmountable deficit. The Welsh defence has struggled to slow the All Blacks’ ball and heavy runners, but Rio Dyer’s well-constructed try on debut keeps Wayne Pivac’s side in touch.Harry Latham-Coyle5 November 2022 16:051667664093Harry Latham-Coyle5 November 2022 16:011667664052Just left of centre, on the 22, and no mistake from Gareth Anscombe as he cuts the lead to nine points before turning to the tunnel. Harry Latham-Coyle5 November 2022 16:001667663999Now it is New Zealand with a lineout error – Codie Taylor’s throw is too deep, and Wales will have a chance at three more points before half-time after another breakdown infringement.Harry Latham-Coyle5 November 2022 15:591667663925Again a lazy New Zealand tackler spoils the impeccable limpeting of Ardie Savea, the number eight shaking his head at another teammate who has failed to roll away. Wales kick to the corner, but Sam Whitelock disrupts the throw of Ken Owens, ending any chance of another structured set-piece strike. The Welsh attack huffs, puffs, and eventually runs completely out of steam, a latcher failing to keep his feet. Harry Latham-Coyle5 November 2022 15:581667663651A commanding take from Jordie Barrett and New Zealand have their third! More close-in bish, bash, boshing earns the All Blacks a penalty advantage. The youngest Barrett lurks as the widest man on the line, a position perhaps pre-planned for such an eventuality, as Richie Mo’unga unfurls a looping box kick, and there is little Rio Dyer can do to deny the rather lankier centre as Barrett leaps above him. Mo’unga fails to convert from the right touchline. Harry Latham-Coyle5 November 2022 15:541667663616Taulupe Faletau throws a look of confusion the way of Wayne Barnes as is penalised for failing to release before contesting for breakdown ball. It’s a fair call – Faletau was clearly one of the tacklers and didn’t fully relinquish his grasp. New Zealand return to the Welsh 22. Codie Taylor arcs menacingly from the back of the maul, eschewing a pass to two charging teammates to meander for five metres more on his lonesome.Harry Latham-Coyle5 November 2022 15:531667663494Gareth Anscombe pops it over. Wales have stirred, and the margin has been quickly chopped back down to seven. Harry Latham-Coyle5 November 2022 15:511667663431Nick Tompkins! The centre has had a bright start to this game, and is alive to the possibilities as New Zealand fail to fold around the breakdown, leaving space in the guard position right by it. Tompkins picks, goes, and charges into the All Blacks’ 22.Jordie Barrett fails to roll away – penalty to Wales.Harry Latham-Coyle5 November 2022 15:50