That's for dad - Devin Toner on Ireland's win over the Springboks

Ireland's brave rugby players pulled off a fantastic victory over South Africa in Cape Town today, and it was especially poignant for one of Joe Schmidt's men.

That's for dad - Devin Toner on Ireland's win over the Springboks

Ireland's brave rugby players pulled off a fantastic victory over South Africa in Cape Town today, and it was especially poignant for one of Joe Schmidt's men.

Leinster's Devin Toner was forced to withdraw from last week's Pro12 final against Connacht following the sudden passing of his father.

But today, as he was being awarded the man-of-the match award, the second-row player dedicated the accolade to his father.

"That's for Dad," he said before slipping away to doubtless celebrate with the rest of his team-mates.

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