Springboks forwards coach Matt Proudfoot praised Ireland for executing a 'sound plan' to beat the All Blacks for the first time ever, thanks to a 40-29 victory in Chicago.
The Springboks were nearly embarrassed by the Barbarians, who featured a healthy sprinkling of Kiwis in their team, and they needed two late tries to snatch a 31-all draw at Wembley last weekend.