Wales held pointless again by seven-try South Africa
South Africa ease to a seven-try bonus-point victory over Wales in the third round of the Nations Championship in Durban.
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Key People
Aaron Wainwright is a number eight for Dragons.
Ben Thomas is a player for Cardiff who made his Wales debut in 2021.
Carlu Sadie is a prop who plays for the Springboks.
Cheslin Kolbe is a rugby player who plays for South Africa and is known for his speed and agility.
Cobus Reinach is a South African rugby player who plays as a scrum-half.
Dan Edwards is a Welsh rugby player who plays as a fly-half.
Dewi Lake is a Welsh rugby hooker who will captain Wales during the summer internationals.
Eben Etzebeth is a South African rugby player.
Eddie James is a rugby centre playing for the Wales national team.
Ellis Mee is a rugby player who played for Wales.
Herschel Jantjies is a South African rugby player who plays as a scrum-half.
Jaco Williams is a South African rugby player who plays as a wing.
James Botham is a back-row forward for Cardiff.
Jasper Wiese is a South African rugby player who plays as a number eight.
Jessie Kriel is a South African rugby player who plays as a centre.
Joe Hawkins is a centre who plays rugby union and is a member of the Wales national team.
Josh Adams is a wing for Cardiff.
Kurt-Lee Arendse is a South African rugby player who plays as a wing.
Max Llewellyn is a Welsh rugby player who plays as a center.
Nicky Smith is a rugby player who played for Wales.
Ox Nche is a South African rugby player.
Paul de Villiers is a South African rugby player who plays as a flanker.
Rhys Carre is a rugby player who played for Wales.
Ruben van Heerdem is a lock who plays for the Springboks.
Ryan Elias is a hooker for Scarlets and represents the Wales national rugby union team.
Sam Costelow is a Welsh rugby union player who plays as a fly-half.
Siya Kolisi is the captain of the South African rugby team.
Head coach of Wales.
Vusi Moyo is a 20-year-old fly-half for the Sharks and a new Springbok player.
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South Africa ease to a seven-try bonus-point victory over Wales in the third round of the Nations Championship in Durban.
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