Wales v South Africa

Lake powers over from a maul, pressure on Biggar to potentially seal Wales' first ever win on South African soil. The pressure seeps through, he clips it wide.

It's been scrappy from the hosts with another spillage from South Africa leading to the first scrum. The pandemic has prevented them from attending matches in South Africa of late. South Africa had a prolonged time in attack but Wales have once again forced the hosts to kick the ball away. Ten of the World Cup squad start against Wales in Pretoria. South Africa win it back as Hardy delays his put in, Kolisi pushed the scrum-half afterwards with Biggar having a few choice words for his opposition skipper. The kick from Jantjies goes dead though, the fly-half having a rough start to this, and so there's a Wales scrum. South Africa win a penalty as Elias holds on at the breakdown. Wales had full control in the first half, blowing South Africa away. South Africa are on the hunt for another try now, it is tense in Pretoria! Kolbe knocked the ball forward but the ref was playing an advantage in South Africa's favour. South Africa defend it perfectly though as they push them into touch. Kolbe made a great break and South Africa could taste blood.

A Louis Rees-Zammit try three minutes into first Test in Pretoria gives Wales an early lead over the world champions South Africa.

Willemse made no mistake and it was heartbreak yet again for Wales in South Africa. The Boks needed just six minutes in the second half to score their first try. He kicked ahead, collected the ball and touched down. He now averages a try nearly every two games for his country. From the penalty, South Africa set a maul from a five-metre lineout and were awarded a penalty try, with Rhys Carre shown yellow for collapsing the maul, which meant Wales were reduced to 12 players for a couple of minutes. Rees-Zammit’s first opportunity came after Will Rowlands had disrupted a South Africa lineout.

The visitors raced into an early lead after a Louis Rees-Zammit double and the boot of Dan Biggar helped the visitors to an 18-3 half-time lead as Biggar ...

It was a crucial moment as it left Wales with 14 once again. His electric pace meant he was always going to make the corner, and his score stunned a packed Loftus Versfeld. Biggar kicked a fourth penalty, but South Africa's third try through Cheslin Kolbe set-up a grandstand finale. Nick Tompkins and Jantjies competed for possession, but the ball fell loose. Damian de Allende had kicked through for Kolbe to score. Biggar nailed the kick. It was heartbreak of the highest order. And to make matters worse, it was Biggar who was penalised for a deliberate knock on and Willemse did the rest, thereby ending Welsh hopes of a historic win. They sensed an opportunity - and it was executed brilliantly. Initially their resolve was immense, but Rees-Zammit then followed Jones to the sidelines after tackling Le Roux and then not releasing the South African in the tackle. South Africa had finally got on top in the physical exchanges, but Willemse didn't convert Marx's effort and Biggar kicked a penalty from the restart for a six-point lead. Louis Rees-Zammit crossed twice in the first half to give Wales a healthy 18-3 lead at the break

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This is a role the former skipper could get used to. “Tommy Turnover” had an excellent start in a red shirt. Another player welcomed back to the Wales setup with open arms. With his telescopic limbs, he did a stellar job of halting the Boks from getting going. There is nothing more powerful than a Springbok maul, but Adam Beard fears them not. Lewis’ selection raised a few eyebrows, but much like Gareth Thomas, he resisted the force of Ox Nche. Had to play virtually 80 minutes, which no tighthead wants. Rowlands hasn’t had many opportunities in open space for Wales, until today. Was substituted at the right time. Ended the game with a yellow card, puzzled though he may look. Copped a yellow card to stop his team from conceding on half-time. 4. Will Rowlands – 7 10. Dan Biggar – 7

Full-back Damian Willemse kicked a pressure penalty after the hooter to secure South Africa a 32-29 victory over ill-disciplined Wales in a see-saw test at ...

Damian Willemse broke Welsh hearts with the final kick of a pulsating Test match as world champions South Africa triumphed 32-29 at Loftus Versfeld.

Tommy Reffell - 7 Dan Lydiate - 7 Nick Tompkins - 7 George North - 7 Liam Williams - 7 Cheslin Kolbe - 7