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WATCH: Andrew Trimble’s sensational nutmeg was crucial in Devin Toner’s try

Published 16:58 18 Jun 2016 BST

Patrick McCarry
WATCH: Andrew Trimble’s sensational nutmeg was crucial in Devin Toner’s try

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Speed of thought leads to sensational try.

Ireland survived a fierce start to the Second Test against South Africa and turned the match on its head by half-time. Trailing 3-0 after the opening exchanges, Ireland went 12-3 after four unanswered Paddy Jackson penalties. Then, seemingly out of nowhere, Ireland were over for a try. Andrew Trimble was there for the kick-chase - as he always is - and the pressure caused havoc in the Springbok defence. The ball took a fortunate bounce forward off his forehead but he then chased it down and slapped a pass back that nutmegged Lwazi Mvovo and teed up Jared Payne for a carry. Trimble nutmeg Conor Murray found Rhys Ruddock off the next ruck and his smart play gave Devin Toner a great chance for a try. The Leinster lock made no mistake. Sensational stuff.

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