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    • Stargazer
      Stargazer last edited by

      Wales
      1 Rob Evans (Scarlets) (19 Caps)
      2 Kristian Dacey (Cardiff Blues) (7 Caps)
      3 Scott Andrews (Cardiff Blues) (13 Caps)
      4 Cory Hill (Dragons) (9 Caps)
      5 Alun Wyn Jones (CAPT) (Ospreys) (112 Caps)
      6 Aaron Shingler (Scarlets) (12 Caps)
      7 Josh Navidi (Cardiff Blues) (6 Caps)
      8 Taulupe Faletau (Bath) (69 Caps)
      9 Aled Davies (Scarlets) (4 Caps)
      10 Dan Biggar (Ospreys) (59 Caps)
      11 Steff Evans (Scarlets) (4 Caps)
      12 Hadleigh Parkes (Scarlets) (*UNCAPPED)
      13 Scott Williams (Scarlets) (50 Caps)
      14 Hallam Amos (Dragons) (14 Caps)
      15 Leigh Halfpenny (Scarlets) (73 Caps)

      Reserves:
      16 Elliot Dee (Dragons) (1 Cap)
      17 Wyn Jones (Scarlets) (4 Caps)
      18 Rhodri Jones (Ospreys) (15 Caps)
      19 Seb Davies (Cardiff Blues) (3 Caps)
      20 Dan Lydiate (Ospreys) (61 Caps)
      21 Rhys Webb (Ospreys) (30 Caps)
      22 Rhys Patchell (Scarlets) (4 Caps)
      23 Owen Watkin (Ospreys) (2 Caps)

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      • Stargazer
        Stargazer last edited by

        Springboks
        1 Steven Kitshoff, DHL Stormers – 22 caps, 5 points (1 try)
        2 Malcolm Marx, Emirates Lions – 13 caps, 15 points (3 tries)
        3 Wilco Louw, DHL Stormers – 4 caps, 0 points
        4 Eben Etzebeth (captain), DHL Stormers – 66 caps, 15 points (3 tries)
        5 Lood de Jager, Vodacom Bulls – 35 caps, 20 points (4 tries)
        6 Siya Kolisi, DHL Stormers, – 27 caps, 20 points (4 tries)
        7 Pieter-Steph du Toit, DHL Stormers – 31 caps, 20 points (4 tries)
        8 Dan du Preez, Cell C Sharks – 2 caps, 0 points
        9 Ross Cronje, Emirates Lions – 9 caps, 10 points (2 tries)
        10 HandrΓ© Pollard, Vodacom Bulls – 25 caps, 206 points (2 tries, 35 conversions, 39 penalty goals, 3 drop goals)
        11 Warrick Gelant, Vodacom Bulls – 1 caps, 0 points
        12 Francois Venter, Toyota Cheetahs – 6 caps, 5 points (1 try)
        13 Jesse Kriel, Vodacom Bulls – 28 caps, 35 points (7 tries)
        14 Dillyn Leyds, DHL Stormers – 8 caps, 5 points (1 try)
        15 Andries Coetzee, Emirates Lions – 12 caps, 0 points

        Reserves:
        16 Bongi Mbonambi, DHL Stormers – 13 caps, 5 points (1 try)
        17 Trevor Nyakane, Vodacom Bulls – 36 caps, 5 points (1 try)
        18 Ruan Dreyer, Emirates Lions – 4 caps, 5 points (1 try)
        19 Oupa Mohoje, Toyota Cheetahs – 17 caps, 0 points
        20 Uzair Cassiem, Toyota Cheetahs – 7 cap, 5 points (1 try)
        21 Louis Schreuder, Cell C Sharks – 0 caps, 0 points
        22 Elton Jantjies, Emirates Lions / NTT Shining Arcs (Japan) – 22 caps, 203 points (2 tries, 38 conversions, 38 penalty goals)
        23 Lukhanyo Am, Cell C Sharks – 0 caps, 0 points

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        • MajorRage
          MajorRage last edited by

          I read somewhere that Vermulean had joined the squad ... why wouldn't they play him?

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          • Stargazer
            Stargazer @MajorRage last edited by

            @majorrage

            There are four changes amongst the forwards. Steven Kitshoff replaces the experienced Tendai Mtawarira, who is suffering from a groin injury and not available for selection.
            
            Malcolm Marx has shrugged off his shoulder problem and takes over the hooker duties from Bongi Mbonambi, who moves to the bench.
            
            Siya Kolisi is back in the side after missing the Italy Test because of paternal leave, and he comes in for Francois Louw on the side of the scrum, while Du Preez will also earn his first start in the No 8 jersey as the replacement for Duane Vermeulen.
            
            Louw, Vermeulen and Franco Mostert (lock) are back at their overseas clubs and not available because this match falls outside the World Rugby Test window.
            
            Meanwhile, the uncapped duo of Lukhanyo Am (centre) and Louis Schreuder (scrumhalf) will join Mbonambi on the bench as two of a number of changes amongst the replacements, with Uzair Cassiem, Oupa Mohoje and Ruan Dreyer also included in the in the matchday squad.
            
            Oops! | SA Rugby
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            • MiketheSnow
              MiketheSnow last edited by MiketheSnow

              Wales to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory

              Wales 16 - 21 SA

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              • No Quarter
                No Quarter last edited by

                There's no way Wales will lose to that rabble.

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                • MiketheSnow
                  MiketheSnow @No Quarter last edited by

                  @no-quarter said in Wales v Springboks:

                  There's no way Wales will lose to that rabble.

                  Time will tell.

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                  • antipodean
                    antipodean last edited by

                    Wales are adapting well to having a complete backline instead of an extra lock in the midfield. Once they can all pass and catch, they'll be a bigger threat. They're creating opportunities.

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                      hydro11 last edited by

                      Hadleigh Parkes is good now? Welsh fans seem happy with him being there.

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                      • MiketheSnow
                        MiketheSnow @hydro11 last edited by

                        @hydro11 said in Wales v Springboks:

                        Hadleigh Parkes is good now? Welsh fans seem happy with him being there.

                        Been a great club player for the Scarlets.

                        But why he's been brought into the Welsh set up is beyond me.

                        At best he'll make the World Cup.

                        But with Owen Williams, Scott Williams, Jonathan Davies, Owen Watkin, Tyler Morgan we're not exactly short in midfield.

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                        • MiketheSnow
                          MiketheSnow last edited by

                          About bloody time. Superb.

                          Wales 7 - 0 SA

                          6 mins gone

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                          • Tordah
                            Tordah last edited by

                            Hadleigh Parkes scores a try in an international test, who woulda thunk? Springboks still asleep, Wales looking eager. Good kicking game so far

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                            • MiketheSnow
                              MiketheSnow last edited by

                              Welcome to thinking rugby Wales.

                              Playing what's in front of you.

                              Hadleigh Parkes great finish.

                              Wales 14 - 0 SA

                              9 mins gone

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                              • MiketheSnow
                                MiketheSnow last edited by

                                Shit. That was the match done and dusted but Amos coughs the ball up.

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                                • MiketheSnow
                                  MiketheSnow last edited by

                                  Got to keep this intensity up.

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                                  • Kruse
                                    Kruse last edited by

                                    Springboks look a rabble.
                                    Coetzee should be updating his CV, and making sure he lists 2016/2017 as "backpacking around Asia".

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                                    • MiketheSnow
                                      MiketheSnow last edited by

                                      If we're accurate then we'll win this.

                                      Set piece showdown and they'll claw this lead back quickly.

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                                      • MiketheSnow
                                        MiketheSnow last edited by

                                        All Wales after 30 mins.

                                        SA worked us out at the breakdown

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                                        • Tordah
                                          Tordah last edited by

                                          Marx about the only Springbook that plays well (apart from one horrible lineout, though not sure whose fault that was). Three turnovers won in less than 30 minutes.

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                                          • MiketheSnow
                                            MiketheSnow last edited by

                                            Deserved reward for solid attack

                                            Wales 14 - 3 SA

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                                            • Tordah
                                              Tordah last edited by

                                              Hadleigh 'Jones' Parkes with a brace

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                                              • MiketheSnow
                                                MiketheSnow last edited by

                                                Great pressure Wales.

                                                Faletau back on song, Parkes in for his second.

                                                Wales 21 - 3 SA

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                                                • MiketheSnow
                                                  MiketheSnow last edited by

                                                  Critical of Parkes' selection but he's showing why he's there.

                                                  Physical threat trucking it up but quick enough to spot the gap.

                                                  And great support play

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                                                  • Kruse
                                                    Kruse @MiketheSnow last edited by

                                                    @mikethesnow said in Wales v Springboks:

                                                    Deserved reward for solid attack

                                                    Wales 14 - 3 SA

                                                    They deserved more, really,
                                                    But now, they also deserve to gift a try away.
                                                    Silver Lining... They might get a real coach next season, and become decent again, which according to the tired cliche... will be "good for rugby".
                                                    Fucking painful to watch as they are now.

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                                                    • MiketheSnow
                                                      MiketheSnow last edited by MiketheSnow

                                                      Fucking weak from Wales.

                                                      Well done SA for taking the gift wrapped opportunity.

                                                      Merry Christmas

                                                      Wales 21 - 10 SA

                                                      38 mins gone

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                                                        JustAnotherFan last edited by

                                                        Finally ...

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                                                        • Tordah
                                                          Tordah last edited by

                                                          that was a well taken try. Nicely done Leyds.

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                                                          • Kruse
                                                            Kruse last edited by

                                                            Etzebeth down? Strangely, I think that's the first time I've noticed he's on the field

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                                                            • MiketheSnow
                                                              MiketheSnow last edited by

                                                              That was shit.

                                                              Man over, space and we kick it out.

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                                                              • MiketheSnow
                                                                MiketheSnow last edited by

                                                                Can we finish the Steff Evans experiment now
                                                                Shit defence, runs up his own arse, and not as fast as we think he is

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                                                                • MiketheSnow
                                                                  MiketheSnow last edited by

                                                                  Lucky with third try - offside - and SA denied a try. Could easily be 17-14 to SA even though we've dominated

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                                                                    Crash last edited by

                                                                    Man, that Hadleigh 'Jones' Parkes fella looks a million dollars...

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                                                                    • MiketheSnow
                                                                      MiketheSnow last edited by

                                                                      Well done SA.
                                                                      Deserved a try there.

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                                                                      • MiketheSnow
                                                                        MiketheSnow last edited by

                                                                        Just reward.
                                                                        Watched the tape. Listened to the coach. Executed.

                                                                        Wales 21 - 15 SA

                                                                        46 mins gone

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                                                                        • Kruse
                                                                          Kruse @MiketheSnow last edited by

                                                                          @mikethesnow said in Wales v Springboks:

                                                                          Well done SA.
                                                                          Deserved a try there.

                                                                          Yep, looks like the halftime "Aww, come on guys, can you just play a bit better? Please?" speech worked.

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                                                                          • MiketheSnow
                                                                            MiketheSnow last edited by

                                                                            3 1/2 autumn matches and we still can't put the outside man in space except by the cross-field kick.

                                                                            Kick every time

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                                                                              JustAnotherFan last edited by

                                                                              Well done Boks

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                                                                              • MiketheSnow
                                                                                MiketheSnow last edited by

                                                                                TIme for our props to get cramp.

                                                                                SA in ascendency.

                                                                                Wales 21 - 22 SA

                                                                                56 mins gone

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                                                                                • MiketheSnow
                                                                                  MiketheSnow last edited by

                                                                                  SA lucky not to have yellow card for shoulder to AWJ head

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                                                                                  • MiketheSnow
                                                                                    MiketheSnow last edited by

                                                                                    Anyone's match with 17 to go.

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