South Africa beat dogged Wales with last kick of game in 32-29 thriller

Full-back Damian Willemse kicked a pressure penalty after the hooter to secure South Africa a 32-29 victory over Wales in a see-saw test at a raucous Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.

Dewi Lake also crossed for the tourists, who took the world champions close but paid the price for ill-discipline in their own 22 as they lost four players to yellow cards and conceded a penalty-try.

The Springboks might have won by a greater margin but for their own lacklustre play as their tactical kicking was abysmal and decision-making in key phases of play unusually poor. Hookers Bongi Mbonambi and Malcolm Marx, and wing Cheslin Kolbe, crossed for tries for the home side.

The second of three Tests will be played in Bloemfontein next Saturday with Wales still in search of a first win in South Africa after 11 attempts.

Full report to follow shortly.