South Africa vs. Wales: 1st Test Score, Recap and Post-Match Reaction

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Published: June 14, 2014

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South Africa dismantled Wales in their first Test meeting. The Springbok were rampant from the start, eventually cruising to a 38-16 victory.

The win was a homage to the pace and power South Africa attacked with from the opening whistle. They simply fired into every scum, and once they found space, the South Africans bolted through gaps.

Wales simply couldn't cope with the speed of play. Their resistance was broken early by the coltish Bryan Habana.

His first try was captured brilliantly on the Sky Sports Rugby Twitter account:



Habana's run set the pattern for a first half demolition job. The Boks continued to manufacture space with quick distribution to powerful runners.

The only reply from the Welsh came courtesy off the boot of Dan Biggar:



But every time they needed to, South Africa simply stepped on the gas. They let their superior athletes such as Habana take over:



South Africa kept the pressure on before the interval. They played relentless, forward-thinking Rugby that denied the Welsh the chance to recover and adjust.

The Boks' quick-strike capability established a commanding advantage at half-time:



But there was little mercy after the break. That was despite efforts from Wales coach Warren Gatland to shake up his ranks:



However, those changes did little to alter the inevitable outcome. The Sringbok continued its dominance on home turf, with Willie Le Roux and Francois Louw particularly impressive.

Louw had been called out by Wales prop Paul James prior the the game, per Andrew Gwilym of The Daily Express:


Frans has not been in touch yet but I can tell you he is going to have a bit of Welsh banter off me soon. I'm sure the texts will be flying round so he might want to steer clear of his phone.

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Article Source: Bleacher Report - Rugby Union

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