Springboks too good for Wales in opening Test match

South Africa 43 Wales 17

Sat, 07 Jun, 2008 - 16:58

South Africa 43 Wales 17

Wales’ Grand Slam heroes were brought hurtling back down to earth after hitting the self-destruct button in their opening Test against South Africa.

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