Today's rugby news as Warburton proud of performance after player abuse and Wales display 'light years away from Italy defeat'
These are your rugby headlines on the morning of Sunday, July 3
South Africa Sport News
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.
"On Air Right Place Right Time": Ravi Shastri On Jasprit Bumrah's Blitz In Stuart Broad's Over
Former Team India head coach Ravi Shastri lavished praise on pacer Jasprit Bumrah, after the stand-in skipper took a world record 35 runs from Stuart Broad in an over in Test cricket. Bumrah displayed his prowess with the bat by taking 35 from Broad's final over in the first innings as India's tail wagged to help them amass a score of 416 in the fifth and final Test on day two at Edgbaston. "Just when you think you have seen it all, this game surprises you even more. Fascinating batting from @Jaspritbumrah93 to smash the red cherry for 29 in an over. First in Durban with @YUVSTRONG12 & now in Birmingham. On air right place right time for 35 and 36," tweeted Shastri.
South Africa v Wales winners and losers as Pivac earns respite and personal horror show unfolds
Wales’ latest defeat to South Africa was one that will live long in the memory of supporters from both nations.
SA's Branden Grace heats up late to win Portland LIV Golf Invitational, lands R66 million payday
South Africa's Branden Grace grabbed five of his eight birdies on the back nine on Saturday to pull away for a two-shot win in the Portland LIV Golf Invitational and capture the $4 million (R66 million) first prize.
Bok coach Nienaber defends Elton Jantjies first-half horror show
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber defended Elton Jantjies' errant performance in South Africa's 32-29 win against Wales at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday, saying ring-rust played a huge role in his display.
Branden Grace surges on back nine to win LIV Golf Invitational event in Portland
Branden Grace claimed a two-shot victory at the LIV Golf Invitational tournament in Portland on Saturday thanks to a back nine that contained five birdies from the South African.
