South Africa set Ireland a formidable target just shy of 300 in their one-day international at Clontarf today.
Boeta Dippenaar (76), Graeme Smith (61) and Jacques Rudolph (54) all hit half-centuries as the tourists raced to 294 for 8 of their 50 overs.
Ireland's bowlers struggled to make an impression this morning until Gary Neely found some form in the closing overs, taking three wickets for the loss of 40 runs.
The home side took to the crease a short time ago and are currently 11 without loss.