In pics: Ireland's brilliant win over South Africa

Relive a superb night at the Aviva Stadium as the Boks were put to the sword.

Joe Schmidt was as calm a presence as ever pre-match

Joe Schmidt Dan Sheridan / INPHO Dan Sheridan / INPHO / INPHO

As Paul O’Connell led the team out

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Ireland went to the skies early on

Rob Kearney tackles Willie le Roux Dan Sheridan / INPHO Dan Sheridan / INPHO / INPHO

The hits were ferocious throughout

Jared Payne tackled by Bismarck du Plessis and Francois Hougaard Dan Sheridan / INPHO Dan Sheridan / INPHO / INPHO

Rob Kearney and Richardt Strauss tackle Duane Vermeulen Cathal Noonan / INPHO Cathal Noonan / INPHO / INPHO

Jonathan Sexton and Conor Murray tackle Jean de Villiers Cathal Noonan / INPHO Cathal Noonan / INPHO / INPHO

Schalk Burger is tackled by Peter O'Mahony Billy Stickland / INPHO Billy Stickland / INPHO / INPHO

Support at the Aviva was electric

A Ireland supporter cheering on the team Cathal Noonan / INPHO Cathal Noonan / INPHO / INPHO

Johnny Sexton’s place-kicking was supreme

Jonathan Sexton Cathal Noonan / INPHO Cathal Noonan / INPHO / INPHO

Rob Kearney countered dangerously

Rob Kearney beats Duane Vermeulen Dan Sheridan / INPHO Dan Sheridan / INPHO / INPHO

Rob Kearney and Jannie du Plessis Cathal Noonan / INPHO Cathal Noonan / INPHO / INPHO

While Robbie Henshaw was powerful

Robbie Henshaw is tackled by Francois Hougaard Billy Stickland / INPHO Billy Stickland / INPHO / INPHO

Rhys Ruddock crossed for a clever try

Rhys Ruddock goes over for a try Colm O'Neill / INPHO Colm O'Neill / INPHO / INPHO

Before Adriaan Strauss was binned

Adriaan Strauss Cathal Noonan / INPHO Cathal Noonan / INPHO / INPHO

Tommy Bowe sealed the deal after Conor Murray’s kick

Conor Murray kicks over for Tommy Bowe's try Dan Sheridan / INPHO Dan Sheridan / INPHO / INPHO

Tommy Bowe scores their second try despite Bryan Habana Dan Sheridan / INPHO Dan Sheridan / INPHO / INPHO

Tommy Bowe scores their second try Dan Sheridan / INPHO Dan Sheridan / INPHO / INPHO

Conor Murray and Richardt Strauss celebrate Tommy Bowe's try Dan Sheridan / INPHO Dan Sheridan / INPHO / INPHO

Leaving Ireland comfortably in front at the end

Jonathan Sexton celebrates with Paul O'Connell Cathal Noonan / INPHO Cathal Noonan / INPHO / INPHO

Simon Zebo and Jean de Villiers Cathal Noonan / INPHO Cathal Noonan / INPHO / INPHO

Paul O'Connell and Victor Matfield after the match Billy Stickland / INPHO Billy Stickland / INPHO / INPHO