Dan Biggar says Wales have set their standard following a “hugely-positive” tour of South Africa. Wales soared way above expectations against the world champion Springboks, claiming a first win against them on South African soil.
Although Biggar and company lost a gripping Test series 2-1, they triumphed in Bloemfontein and were only beaten by Damian Willemse’s penalty with the final kick of a magnificent first Test seven days earlier.
While South Africa bossed the third encounter and claimed a 30-14 victory, Wales can reflect with considerable satisfaction on a trip that came just four months after they lost at home to Italy and finished fifth in the Guinness Six Nations Championship.
It leaves them in a strong position ahead of next year’s World Cup, and sets up a mouth-watering autumn series when New Zealand, Australia, Argentina and Georgia visit Cardiff. “To get a win over here is a huge tick,” Wales captain Biggar said. “Overall, it has been a hugely-positive tour.