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Siya Kolisi predicts physical clash with Wales side that ‘does not give an inch’

South Africa captain Siya Kolisi is braced for a tough physical battle against a Wales team that “does not give an inch” on Saturday. The world champions are overwhelming favourites to start the three-Test series with victory in Pretoria. A second ...

01 Jul 2022 at 17:24

Sport

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. Willemse’s penalty – awarded following a deliberate knock-on by Wales captain Dan Biggar – denied ...

02 Jul 2022 at 19:41

Sport

Tommy Reffell to make Wales bow against South Africa

Leicester flanker Tommy Reffell will make his Wales debut in Saturday’s Test series opener against world champions South Africa. Bridgend-born Reffell, who helped Tigers win this season’s Gallagher Premiership title at Twickenham, will line up ...

30 Jun 2022 at 13:30

Sport

Wayne Pivac says Tommy Reffell has earned his Wales debut

Wales boss Wayne Pivac believes that Tommy Reffell has “proven himself over time” after handing the Leicester flanker his Test debut against world champions South Africa. Bridgend-born Reffell, who helped Tigers win this season’s Gallagher ...

30 Jun 2022 at 16:24

Sport

Wayne Pivac believes mental strength will be key for Wales against South Africa

Wales boss Wayne Pivac says that mental strength will be vital during a three-Test series against world champions South Africa. Just over three months after losing at home to Italy, Wales face the Springboks at altitude in Pretoria next ...

27 Jun 2022 at 13:15

Sport

Munster Rugby issue update from South Africa after Covid-19 forces postponements

MUNSTER Rugby have revealed the province is continuing to work tirelessly on travel plans to get their touring party back home to Ireland from South Africa. Munster's scheduled Round 6 and 7 United Rugby Championship fixtures set to ...

27 Nov 2021 at 11:32

Sport

Wayne Pivac knows Wales face ‘ultimate challenge’ in South Africa

Wayne Pivac believes that Wales face “probably the ultimate challenge” in tackling world champions South Africa away from home at altitude. Wales are also on the back of a poor Guinness Six Nations campaign that ended with a dismal ...

21 Jun 2022 at 16:22

Sport

South Africa prepared for tough opening clash with Wales

South Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber says the Springboks are expecting a “hard grind” Test series opener against Wales on Saturday. Wales have arrived in South Africa on the back of a poor Guinness Six Nations campaign that ...

28 Jun 2022 at 16:06

Sport

As tough as it gets: Dan Biggar aware of challenge facing Wales in South Africa

Wales captain Dan Biggar readily admits that Saturday’s first Test assignment against world champions South Africa at altitude in Pretoria is “about as tough as it gets”. But Biggar is also upbeat about Wales’ prospects across ...

01 Jul 2022 at 14:00

Rugby

Peter O’Mahony reflects on 'tough battle' after Ireland defeat to South Africa

Ireland captain Peter O’Mahony rued costly errors but remained upbeat following a 27-20 defeat to world champions South Africa in a gripping series opener in Pretoria. The Springboks underlined their status as Test rugby’s ...

07 Jul 2024 at 11:27

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