We thought it would be an uphill task but little did we know what Joe Schmidt and his team had in store for us. It's hard to put into words how incredible an effort that was from a depleted Irish side but that certainly didn't stop an awful lot of people from trying. Here's a quick snapshot of some of the reaction.
What a win. Thanks for the amazing support. #ShoulderToShoulder pic.twitter.com/gc1S6ddppm
— Irish Rugby (@IrishRugby) November 8, 2014
What a performance @Paul_OConnell @peterom6 @ConorMurray_9 @SimonZebo @davidkilcoyne1 @FelixJones15 and all @IrishRugby team #IREvRSA #Pride
— Munster Rugby (@Munsterrugby) November 8, 2014
What a fantastic win! @IrishRugby beat @bokrugby 29-15! #shouldertoshoulder
— Leinster Rugby (@leinsterrugby) November 8, 2014
What a win! Absolutely awesome from every Irish player. Great try from @TommyBowe14 and a debut to remember for @thepain15! #4proudprovinces
— Ulster Rugby (@UlsterRugby) November 8, 2014
Excellent performance delighted for the lads #COYBIG
— Sean O' Brien (@SeanOBrien1987) November 8, 2014
Exceptional performance.
— Brian O'Driscoll (@BrianODriscoll) November 8, 2014
That was fantastic! Defensive effort was off the charts!
— Cian Healy (@ProperChurch) November 8, 2014
Ruddock & McGrath massive performances were crucial..... Let's b honest about it, Schmidt's a bloody genius! #IRLvSA
— Joe Mooney (@moejooney) November 8, 2014
Sexton the undoubted star but Jack McGrath made 17 tackles. Rhys Ruddock with 16. Phenomenal work rate.
— Cian Tracey (@CianTracey1) November 8, 2014
Hard to overstate how good a win & performance that is from Ireland. Masterclass from players & management. #IREvRSA #Belief
— Trevor Hogan (@TrevHogan) November 8, 2014
Says it all really. #IRLvSA pic.twitter.com/C6Ny6HGWlD
— Colin Moran (@CollieMoRugby) November 8, 2014
We obviously shouldn't count our chickens - but we are *definitely* going to win the World Cup! #IREvRSA
— David McCullagh (@mcculld) November 8, 2014
Joe Schmidt will be privately delighted that try is conceded. The hype won't be played down but as a "details man" will give him work to do
— Daragh Ó Conchúir (@RebelDevil71) November 8, 2014
For the love of all that is holy let's keep some dignity and not blame Poitre. We got beat fair and square. Ireland deserved that. Move on.
— Mukiwa (@This_Boy_Ben) November 8, 2014
