Pollard set for Springboks recall after Jantjies gamble misfires
South Africa are likely to recall first choice fly-half Handre Pollard in place of misfiring Elton Jantjies for the second Test against Wales on Saturday.
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Wales rugby tour of South Africa 2022: When is it, how many fixtures are planned, and how to watch
Wales got their tour of South Africa underway with a heartbreaking last-minute defeat to the Springboks.
Wayne Pivac expects Wales and South Africa to be ‘highly charged’ in second Test
Wayne Pivac expects a second Test showdown between two “highly-charged” teams when Wales strive to level the series against world champions South Africa.
Biggar proud of Welsh effort after heart-breaking Bok defeat
PRETORIA : Wales captain Dan Biggar said his side would take confidence from their 32-29 loss to South Africa at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday, but expressed frustration that their aggressive tactics to upset the world champions fell foul of the match officials.
Relieved Boks vow to show improvement after Wales scare
PRETORIA : South Africa coach Jacques Nienaber bemoaned his side’s poor first half after they scraped a 32-29 victory against Wales with the last kick of the game at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday, but praised their character in overturning an 18-3 halftime deficit.
Late Willemse penalty seals win for Boks over ill-disciplined Wales
PRETORIA : Fullback 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 a raucous Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.
Late heartbreak for Wales despite spirited showing in first South Africa Test
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.
Champions South Africa begin World Cup countdown against lowly Wales
Siya Kolisi-captained South Africa begin on Saturday against Wales in Pretoria a 16-match countdown before defending the Rugby World Cup title in France next September.