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Zekhethelo Siyaya, the SA u18 fullback, chases possession against Ireland in their clash on Tuesday, 12 August, at Boland Landbou. Photo: Gallo Images.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

AJ Meyer<\/strong> became the second South African lock to be crowned the man of the match on Tuesday when he helped power South Africa to a commanding u18 International Series<\/strong> victory over Ireland, at Boland Landbou <\/strong>in the Agter-Paarl.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The Grey College<\/strong> powerhouse stood tall in another dominant forward display from the South Africans, who overwhelmed the Irish 45\u20135.<\/p>\n

The victory was also the second for the hosts over Ireland in as many years.<\/p>\n

Although Ireland disrupted the South African lineout on several occasions, Meyer remained a reliable target for his hookers.<\/p>\n

It was, however, his immense work rate that earned him the man of the match accolade. In the set scrums, too, the hosts produced another powerful performance that surely left scrum coach Cobus van Dyk<\/strong> smiling.<\/p>\n