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Wales Player Ratings v South Africa

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales were on course for a famous Test victory over South Africa only to be denied late on by a Damian Willemse penalty.         Dewi Lake scored with just 13...

Springbok Player Ratings v Wales

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

World champions South Africa required an 83rd-minute penalty from Damian Willemse to defeat an indisciplined Wales side 32-29 in Pretoria.   Despite four yellow cards that saw Wales...

Springboks snatch last-gasp win as Wales pay price for four yellow cards in Pretoria

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales were on course for a famous Test win in South Africa prior to four yellow cards – and the tourists might still have snatched victory.   World champions South Africa required an 83rd-minute...

Wales challenge Boks on the Highveld

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Saturday will see a celebration of a rivalry which dates back to 1906 when the Springboks host The Welsh in the first of a three-match series.    Wales will challenge the World Champions...

Pivac hoping for good night's sleep as Wales prepare to kick off South Africa tour

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wayne Pivac is looking forward to sleeping well for the first time since the Six Nations when his side face South Africa this weekend.     Wales coach Wayne Pivac is hoping for...

NEW ZEALAND v IRELAND: Preview, Stats, Facts and Lineups

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand and Ireland clash for the 34th time on Saturday with the All Blacks looking to defend their unbeaten run at Eden Park which stretches back to 1996.     Ireland were...

JAPAN v FRANCE: Preview, Stats, Facts and Lineups

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Japan host France in Aichi on Saturday in what is just the fourth official meeting between the two sides since 1973.   The sides have met on 10 occasions, although France did not award...

ROMANIA v ITALY: Preview, Stats, Facts and Lineups

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Romania and Italy face off for the 43rd time on Friday evening, however, this is their first meeting since the 2015 Rugby World Cup in England.        Italy were the...

Mallet: It will be a massive disappointment if South Africa don’t win by 15

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former Springboks head coach Nick Mallett says that anything less than a 15 point victory over Wales will be a 'massive disappointment for South Africa.       South Africa...

South Africa's top spot on the World Rugby rankings under siege

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

South Africa's number one ranking is on the line this weekend, with New Zealand, France and Ireland capable of usurping the Springboks.       World Rugby have published...