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Springboks Thrash Wales 73-0 in Cardiff to Seal Unbeaten Autumn Tour

A match staged outside the Test window left Wales under-strength, with Eben Etzebeth sent off late for an eye gouge.

Overview

  • The world champions ran in 11 tries and kept Wales scoreless for the first time in Cardiff since 1967, handing the hosts their worst home defeat.
  • Fly-half Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu scored 28 points from two tries and nine conversions as South Africa dominated at scrum and gainline.
  • Both sides were shorn of regulars, but Wales missed about 13 frontline players due to club commitments triggered by the out-of-window date.
  • Etzebeth received a red card in the closing minutes for making contact with Alex Mann’s eye and now faces a disciplinary process.
  • The result completed a clean sweep on tour and kept South Africa ranked No. 1 after a 12-wins-from-14 season that showcased formidable depth.