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Irish Mirror
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Michael Scully

Andy Farrell praises Ireland's character after taking South Africa scalp

Andy Farrell praised Ireland's "resilience, guts and character" after a winning display against South Africa - but Johnny Sexton says it will mean nothing if it's not backed up by winning trophies.

Skipper Sexton admitted the 19-16 victory over the reigning world champions was "right up there" in terms of career achievements.

"We didn’t play our best rugby but that’s also a very pleasing thing," said Sexton, who played on despite suffering a dead leg early in the second half and scored a vital 74th minute penalty to put the hosts out of sight.

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