Wales vs. South Africa: Score and Report from Autumn Rugby International

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Published: November 29, 2014

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Wales recorded a historic and much-needed 12-6 win over South Africa at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff on Saturday, dominating possession against the Springboks from start to finish but leaving it late to secure the victory.

The hosts came into this match having won just a single test in 27 attempts against teams from the southern hemisphere, and coach Warren Gatland admitted his team were desperate for a result, via BBC Sport:

We're desperate to get that win.

I know there's been a lot of criticism about us putting ourselves in positions and when you look back at the last few years, there's probably half a dozen [or] seven or eight games that there's only been a few points between winning and losing games that we've been in front [in].

Leigh Halfpenny gave Wales the perfect start after just three minutes, converting a penalty after the Springboks were caught not releasing.

Roared on by the crowd in Cardiff, the Welsh certainly had the brighter start, moving the ball around well deep in South African territory. Defensively, the team looked solid, closing well around Lwazi Mvovo when the winger found some space to dash.



The Springboks got on level terms after 10 minutes, however, as the Welsh were penalised for not releasing. From a tricky angle, Patrick Lambie kept his cool and put the ball between the uprights.

Despite the brilliant kick, WalesOnline Rugby felt compelled to joke at the 24-year-old's expense:



The hosts wanted a penalty just minutes later after Dan Biggar appeared to be tackled late, but referee John Lacey was unmoved by the crowd's cries. He finally relented to the pressure in the 15th minute, but Halfpenny's effort missed the mark.

Wales continued to press forward, but the South African defence held up well. Midway through the first half, mistakes started to plague the hosts. Ceding possession in promising positi...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Rugby Union

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