Goal-kicking proved the difference as the Springboks suffered a narrow defeat in their tour opener against Ireland in Dublin on Saturday.

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? Not to be in Dublin, congrats @IrishRugby on a tight win and good luck for the rest of your campaign. We go again next week in Marseille. #Springboks #StrongerTogether #StrongerForever #IREvRSA #CastleOutgoingTour pic.twitter.com/AyhStCuwqs

— Springboks (@Springboks) November 5, 2022

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