Ruaidhri O'Connor and Cian Tracey joined Will Slattery on The Left Wing podcast to discuss Ireland's narrow defeat to South Africa in the first Test in Pretoria.

Two costly errors from James Lowe in the second half saw the Springboks score a brace of vital tries and the lads are on hand to pick through all the talking points from a dramatic encounter.

There were contentious TMO calls, some strong Irish play and some areas of concern as thoughts now turn towards the second Test next weekend.

The biggest stories in Irish rugby with our team of writers and experts, including Rúaidhrí O'Connor, Cian Tracey, Will Slattery, Sineád Kissane and Luke Fitzgerald. From breaking news to in-depth analysis, expert opinion and post-match comment we have every position covered.

From in-depth analysis to team news and post-match analysis we have every position covered.

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Instant reaction: Springboks finally beat Ireland after drama in Pretoria

Luke Fitzgerald, Cian Tracey and Will Slattery pick through where everything went wrong for Ireland against New Zealand.

Luke thinks it was a one-off bad performance while Cian and Will wonder whether there are signs of a potential November slump to come.

Andy Farrell's tetchy press conference, the 20-minute red card and Australia's dramatic win over England are all up for discussion too. 

Tetchy Andy Farrell, red card madness and are Ireland in a slump?

Sinead Kissane is joined by Ruaidhri O'Connor & Cian Tracey at the Aviva Stadium after Ireland's 19-game home winning run came to an end at the hands of the All Blacks.

All Blacks triumph as Ireland fail to fire — Post-match reaction — Ireland 13-23 New Zealand

Luke Fitzgerald and Will Slattery are joined by All Blacks legend Kieran Read to preview Ireland vs New Zealand on the latest Left Wing podcast.
Luke and Will kick things off by looking ahead to Ireland's four-match November campaign and what impact Andy Farrell's departure for the Lions after November might have on his decisions.
Double World Cup winner Read then joins the show to give his perspective on where the All Blacks are at under their new coach Scott Robertson.
Ireland's team selection, the out-half battle and big-match predictions are all up for discussion too.

Instant reaction: Springboks finally beat Ireland after drama in Pretoria

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