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'We had so much to play for' - Bok skipper Kolisi 'grateful' after Wales series win

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Springbok captain Siya Kolisi, who put in a massive shift in his side's 30-14 over Wales in Cape Town on Saturday, says his side "had so much to play for" in the third Test.

The Boks had lost to Wales in Bloemfontein the week before with an experimental side that included six debutants, but that in no way diluted the severity of the backlash from the South African rugby public.

The series was tied at 1-1 heading into Saturday's clash, and while the Boks were not their clinical best, they emptied the tank with an effort rich in passion, commitment and a will to win. READ | Boks bounce back as passion, grit floor Wales in series decider at thumping CT Stadium"I thought as a team, we played today.

We had so much to play for," said Kolisi at his post-match press conference. "A lot of people always have a lot to say, and we want people to engage with us as a team.

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