Wales

16 - 52

Full Time

South Africa

South Africa vs Wales

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Commentary

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It's all over! The referee has blown their whistle to end the game.

81'

This is dangerous for the defence as Cai Evans bursts through to advance the Wales attack.

81'

South Africa decided to go for goal with Manie Libbok taking the penalty goal but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

80'

Conversion

Cai Evans has kicked a conversion.

72'

Try

Sam Parry scores the try from close range.

71'

Wales decide to make a substitution, with Mason Grady getting some game time.

70'

Wales decide to make a substitution, with Rio Dyer being replaced.

70'

Yellow Card

Damian Willemse (South Africa) is shown a yellow card

70'

A gap opened in the defence and Rio Dyer took full advantage.

70'

Conversion

The South Africa supporters go wild as Manie Libbok successfully kicks the conversion.

69'

Try

A series of passes by South Africa results in a try for Damian Willemse

68'

A gap opened in the defence and Damian Willemse took full advantage.

68'

That's a great try assist by Manie Libbok.

68'

Yellow Card

Teddy Williams (Wales) is shown a yellow card

67'

Wales make a substitution with Cai Evans coming on.

65'

Wales make a substitution with Sam Costelow coming off.

65'

The defensive line has been broken as Cheslin Kolbe goes through the gap.

64'

The defensive line has been broken as Jesse Kriel goes through the gap.

62'

South Africa sub Grant Williams comes onto the field.

61'

Jaden Hendrikse departs for South Africa.

61'

Conversion

The South Africa supporters go wild as Manie Libbok successfully kicks the conversion.

61'

Try

Canan Moodie intercepts the pass to race ahead and score the try for South Africa

60'

The defensive line has been broken as Canan Moodie goes through the gap.

60'

Wales sub Louis Rees-Zammit comes onto the field.

60'

Cai Evans departs for Wales.

60'

Wales sub Teddy Williams comes onto the field.

60'

Ben Carter departs for Wales.

60'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Manie Libbok kicks the conversion.

59'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Pieter-Steph du Toit from scoring as they record the try for South Africa.

58'

Jaden Hendrikse played a key part in that try.

57'

Sam Parry comes on for Wales.

55'

Elliot Dee leaves the field.

55'

Damian Willemse comes on.

54'

Willie Le Roux comes off.

54'

Taine Basham comes on.

54'

Aaron Wainwright comes off.

54'

Max Llewellyn comes on.

52'

Mason Grady comes off.

52'

Tomos Williams comes on.

52'

Kieran Hardy comes off.

52'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Manie Libbok kicks the conversion.

52'

Try

Jesse Kriel scores! That alone was worth the admission price!!!

51'

Pieter-Steph du Toit sets up the try.

51'

What a run here by Pieter-Steph du Toit as they get over the gainline!

51'

What a run here by Rio Dyer as they get over the gainline!

50'

South Africa decide to make a substitution, with Franco Mostert getting some game time.

49'

South Africa decide to make a substitution, with Jean Kleyn being replaced.

49'

South Africa decide to make a substitution, with Duane Vermeulen getting some game time.

49'

South Africa decide to make a substitution, with Jasper Wiese being replaced.

49'

Wales decide to make a substitution, with Henry Thomas getting some game time.

48'

Wales decide to make a substitution, with Keiron Assiratti being replaced.

48'

Wales decide to make a substitution, with Nicky Smith getting some game time.

48'

Wales decide to make a substitution, with Corey Domachowski being replaced.

48'

South Africa decide to make a substitution, with Vincent Koch getting some game time.

46'

South Africa decide to make a substitution, with Frans Malherbe being replaced.

46'

South Africa decide to make a substitution, with Bongi Mbonambi getting some game time.

46'

South Africa decide to make a substitution, with Malcolm Marx being replaced.

46'

South Africa decide to make a substitution, with Ox Nche getting some game time.

46'

South Africa decide to make a substitution, with Steven Kitshoff being replaced.

46'

Manie Libbok makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

Fabulous play by South Africa has led to Cheslin Kolbe being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

South Africa make a substitution with Marco van Staden coming on.

40'

South Africa make a substitution with Siya Kolisi coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.

40'

South Africa go for goal with Manie Libbok taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

35'

Try

An interception for South Africa allows Jesse Kriel to race clear for the try.

34'

Fabulous play by South Africa has led to Damian de Allende being able to wriggle through a gap.

34'

The referee has had enough, awarding the penalty try to South Africa.

33'

Yellow Card

Rio Dyer (Wales) is shown a yellow card

33'

Trouble here as Cheslin Kolbe breaches the defence.

27'

Trouble here as Cai Evans breaches the defence.

26'

Penalty Goal

Sam Costelow adds the points for Wales.

24'

Conversion

Manie Libbok makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

23'

Try

A wonderful passing move by South Africa is finished off by Canan Moodie

21'

That's a great try assist by Willie Le Roux.

21'

This is dangerous for the defence as Willie Le Roux bursts through to advance the South Africa attack.

21'

This is dangerous for the defence as RG Snyman bursts through to advance the South Africa attack.

21'

Penalty Goal

Sam Costelow adds the points for Wales.

20'

Manie Libbok takes the penalty but the ball didn't come round, staying right of the posts.

17'

A gap opened in the defence and Cheslin Kolbe took full advantage.

14'

A gap opened in the defence and Rio Dyer took full advantage.

Penalty Goal

Sam Costelow kicks the penalty.

Manie Libbok has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

Try

Great hands by South Africa leads to a try for Malcolm Marx

The defensive line has been broken as Malcolm Marx goes through the gap.

Siya Kolisi sets up the try.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Wales v South Africa 
  
 Sat 19th August 2023, 07:15am PDT 
  
 Principality Stadium

Points Flow Chart

South Africa win +36

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

96%

17%

Possession Last 10 min

83%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Evans

16 - 52

72'

Parry

14 - 52

71'

Willemse

70'

9 - 52

Libbok

69'

9 - 52

Willemse

68'

9 - 50

Williams

9 - 45

67'

Libbok

61'

9 - 45

Moodie

60'

9 - 43

Libbok

59'

9 - 38

du Toit

58'

9 - 36

Libbok

52'

9 - 31

Kriel

51'

9 - 29

Half Time

Kriel

34'

9 - 24

Penalty Try

33'

9 - 19

Dyer

9 - 12

33'

Costelow

9 - 12

24'

Libbok

23'

6 - 12

Moodie

21'

6 - 10

Costelow

6 - 5

20'

Costelow

3 - 5

Marx

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.7

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.7

Entries

Attack Profile

Wales

South Africa

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Defence Profile

Wales

South Africa

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

44%

62%

3-6 secs

32%

23%

6+ secs

17%

11%

Rucks Won

Wales vs Springboks Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Wales face off against Springboks in Internationals on Sat 19th August 2023 at Principality Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 15:15. In South Africa it’s at 16:15 SAST, 02:15 NZST in New Zealand, 00:15 AEST in Australia and 07:15 EST in the US.

Springboks won the last encounter but Springboks are in the best form of their last 5 games.

World Rankings

Heading into the fixture, Springboks sits at 1 in the World Rugby Rankings, while Wales holds 10.

The two sides are separated by 9 places in the rankings with Wales in position 10 and Springboks in position 1 as such Springboks are favourites on paper.

Wales vs Springboks Squads

The official squads for Wales vs Springboks will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.