Brian O'Driscoll of Ireland is tackled by Zane Kirchner of South Africa during the Guinness Series 2009 match between Ireland and South Africa at Croke Park on November 28, 2009 in Dublin, Ireland. 
Donncha O?Callaghan of Ireland jumps with Andries Bekker of South Africa in the lineout during the Guinness Series 2009 match between Ireland and South Africa at Croke Park on November 28, 2009 in Dublin, Ireland.
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Ireland scored their third successive win over South Africa in Dublin, when they beat the Springboks 15-10 at Croke Park on Saturday - in another epic battle between the two countries.
http://rugbyrugby.com/news/story_281109194835.php
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Six Nations Grand Slam champions Ireland ended their year on a suitably high note with a 15-10 victory over world champions S.Africa.
http://www.foxsports.com.au/story/0,8659,26415955-23217,00.html
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Mils Muliaina of New Zealand powers his way through the France defence during the France v New Zealand International match at the Stade Velodrome on November 28, 2009 in Marseille, France.
Stephen Moore of Australia charges through the Welsh defence during the Invesco Perpetual Series match between Wales and Australia at the Millennium Stadium on November 28, 2009 in Cardiff, Wales.
Ireland's Shane Heaslip earns some hard yards.
Francois Trinh-Duc (r) of France scores a try as Mahonri Schwalger (c) and David Lemi (l) of Samoa close in during the France v Samoa International match at the Stade de France on November 21, 2009 in Paris, France.
Stephen Jones of Wales is tackled during the international Rugby Union Match between Wales and Argentina at the Millennium Stadium on November 21, 2009 in Cardiff, Wales.
Simone Favaro and Tito Tebaldi of Italy tackle Adrian Jacobs of South Africa during the International match between Italy and South Africa at the Stadio Friuli on November 21, 2009 in Udine, Italy.
Ryan Cross of Australia on the attack during the Bank Of Scotland Corporate Autumn Tests match between Scotland and Australia at Murrayfield on November 21, 2009 in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Mark Chisholm of Australia drives forward.
Andrew Hore of New Zealand is closed down by David Wilson of England during the Investec Challenge Series match between England and New Zealand at Twickenham on November 21, 2009 in London, England.
James Haskell of England rides a challenge from Martin Rodriguez of Argentina during the Investec Challenge match between England and Argentina at Twickenham on November 14, 2009 in London, England. 
Santiago Fernandez of Argentina attempts a drop goal charged by Tom Croft and Lewis Moody of England.
Johnnie Beattie of Scotland breaks through as Josh Matavesi and Gabby Lovobaluu of Fiji tackle him during the Bank of Scotland Corporate Autumn Tests at Murrayfield Stadium on November 14, 2009 in Edinburgh, Scotland.
David Wallace of Ireland is tackled by Matt Giteau (L) and George Smith during the rugby union international match between Ireland and Australia at Croke Park on November 15, 2009 in Dublin, Ireland. 
Mark Chisholm of Australia catches the ball.
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