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Ireland claim first men’s World Cup group-stage victory in 48 years with resounding win over South Africa

Ireland claim first men’s World Cup group-stage victory in 48 years with resounding win over South Africa

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The Belfast TelegraphNews report · Aug 18, 7:24 PM

Ireland claim first men’s World Cup group-stage victory in 48 years with resounding win over South Africa

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