The SA U18s were on top in the first half, scoring four tries and two conversions to Ireland's solitary try. Although the Irish defence improved significantly in the second half, they could not contain the late flurry of tries as the South Africans finished strongly. Ireland lost their opening game by a single point to the SA U18 'A' side last Friday in Durbanville and were determined to make amends in this second-round fixture, played in bright winter sunshine. Earlier on Tuesday, the [SA U18 'A' side beat Georgia] in the opening game of the day (20-0), while England were too strong for France in the second encounter (40-26). ScorersSA U18 51 (24)Tries: Jacobus de Villiers (2), Lamla Mgedezi, Anesu Kuzonyei, Charles Whitehead (2), Stefan van der Vyfer, Clement Makelele.