South Africa vs Wales score

Latest updates from Cape Town as Wales take on the Springboks in the series decider.

To fight back and get back and play in the Welsh jersey is a huge thing for me. The first penalty comes at the maul, before Malcolm Marx carries punchily, and then again, forcing Dan Biggar to dart offside to prevent Faf de Klerk using quick ball. Much more like it from South Africa, leaning on their dominant forwards and eventually powering to victory. Still, loads of positives to take for Wales, who began the series as real outsiders but have been fully in every game. “You always know when you play South Africa it is going to be physical. That is the next level, that retention of the ball.

South Africa overpower Wales to win the third Test 30-14 in Cape Town. The result means that Siya Kolisi's side take the series 2-1.

Twice they were denied by the TMO – Makazole Mapimpi had a foot in touch before he crossed and Damian de Allende grounded the ball just short of the line. Then just before kick-off Taulupe Faletau was withdrawn from the starting XV meaning Josh Navidi came in at No 8 and Taine Basham joined the replacements. Wales had to deal with a fair bit of disruption on match day. The physicality was always bruising and at times brutal, with the Welsh players no doubt looking forward to a few weeks off after a long, tiring season. Dan Biggar added a penalty to reduce South Africa’s lead to two going into the final minutes of the half, but the hosts had the final say. In reality, there are positives for both teams to take.

Coach Jacques Nienaber reverting back to his tried and tested team paid off as Wales was never able to gain any sort of lead.

There were tries from Makazole Mapimpi and Bongi Mbonambi in the first half while Lukhanyo Am, who was moved to wing due to Cheslin Kolbe going off with an injury, scored in the second half. Coach Jacques Nienaber reverting back to his tried and tested team paid off as Wales were never able to gain any sort of lead. Coach Jacques Nienaber reverting back to his tried and tested team paid off as Wales was never able to gain any sort of lead.

Recalled captain Siya Kolisi was among the try scorers as South Africa outmuscled Wales to win the third Test 30-14 in Cape Town on Saturday and seal a 2-1 ...

Two successful Biggar penalties reduced the gap to three points before Kolisi, one of 10 changes to the team beaten in the second Test last weekend, barged over for a third Springboks try. Intense pressure from the home team close to the tourists' tryline followed and they stretched the lead to 10 points by the 16th minute as Pollard dived over close to the posts and converted his try. South Africa started superbly, dominating possession as they camped in the Wales half and fly-half Handre Pollard slotted a fifth-minute penalty from close range to open the scoring.

WALES were denied of a historic Test series win over South Africa as they were convincingly beaten 30-15 in the final match.The Springboks dealt an ea.

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Live interactive commentary and scoring from the third Test between the Springboks and Wales in Cape Town.

Willemse does well to gather a hoist but is then forced into touch just outside the Wales 22. The Springboks attack but can't earn a clear advantage and the referee brings it back. Another scrum goes down and has to be reset and South Africa face the challenge of staying focused. The Springboks attack with advantage and burst into the Wales 22 and Biggar is lucky to stay on the park after a cynical professional foul. The Springboks go for safety on their exit and then get a gift from Wales as the lneout throw is skew and affords the Springboks a chance to get hold of the ball. The Springboks win another penalty as Wales launch a desperate last ditch attack and this will kill the game off. Wales knock on in attack and that's a let-off for the Springboks while the visitors have a bit of a moan to the referee about something. Wales win a penalty and Biggar calls for the tee. Wales restart the match and put the Springboks under pressure straight away and win a penalty. Wiese knocks on and then Wales win a penalty at the scrum which allows Biggar to push the Springboks back into their own half once more. Mapimpi is in at the corner but they will need to check this with the TMO and he has a foot in touch and they have to come back for a penalty to the Springboks. The Springboks keep Wales hemmed in and they earn penalty advantage but Willemse kicks and they don't earn any advantage and come back.

Recalled captain Siya Kolisi was among the try scorers as South Africa outmuscled Wales to win the third Test 30-14 in Cape Town on Saturday and se...

Intense pressure from the home team close to the tourists' tryline followed and they stretched the lead to 10 points by the 16th minute as Pollard dived over close to the posts and converted his try. South Africa started superbly, dominating possession as they camped in the Wales half and fly-half Handre Pollard slotted a fifth-minute penalty from close range to open the scoring. Recalled captain Siya Kolisi was among the try scorers as South Africa outmuscled Wales to win the third Test 30-14 in Cape Town on Saturday and seal a 2-1 series victory.

The Springboks deservedly wrapped up the series against Wales with a convincing 30-14 win in the decider in Cape Town on Saturday.

They regained control and found space on both flanks as they stretched the Boks’ defence. With the amount of quality, quick ball the Boks enjoyed inside Wales’ 22-metre area, they should have added several more tries. And behind them scrumhalf Jaden Hendrikse produced quick service with clear decision-making that gave the Boks momentum from ruck ball. Hooker Bongi Mbonambi, playing his 50th Test, scored as he broke away from a maul close to the line just before halftime. Centre Damian de Allende also could not grass the ball on the tryline, coming up a few centimetres short. Only their own untidy finishing stopped the match from becoming a complete rout.

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A late replacement for Faletau, Navidi was solid at the back of the scrum. The Springbok maul is difficult to stop, but Beard generally did a good job. Didn’t kick quite as brilliantly as the last two weeks, but a good performance. Was rightfully substituted to give the brilliant Lake a full half. It may only be Reffell’s third cap, but it feels like his first try has been a long time coming. Somehow he appears to be getting better with every game, looking comfortable ruffling a few Springbok feathers. Made two huge breaks in the lead-up to Reffell’s try and was rock solid in defence. Gave away a lot of penalties. Made two huge errors in running the ball from his own line and over-folding for Kolisi’s try. Chased kicks well and made a few huge hits. Dropped his first high ball but soon atoned for his error with a few good takes. Excellent in the midfield today.

The Springboks' head coach, Jacques Nienaber, recalled eight of South Africa's 2019 World Cup-winning team after Wales levelled the series with a historic first ...

Biggar kicked a penalty seven minutes before half-time, but South Africa then struck from a close-range lineout, driving Wales defenders backwards before Mbonambi touched down to mark his 50th cap in style. The Springboks’ head coach, Jacques Nienaber, recalled eight of South Africa’s 2019 World Cup-winning team after Wales levelled the series with a historic first away win over South Africa seven days ago. Wales’ penalty count quickly mounted up, conceding eight in the first 25 minutes, yet South Africa only held a 10-5 lead, which seemed scant reward for their territorial dominance.

South Africa 30-14 Wales: Handre Pollard, Bongi Mbonambi and Siya Kolisi scored tries for the world champions.

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