Springboks survive scare to beat Wales

World champions South Africa recorded their 10th successive victory over Wales - but only after surviving a major scare at the Millennium Stadium.

Sat, 08 Nov, 2008 - 17:40

Wales 15 South Africa 20

World champions South Africa recorded their 10th successive victory over Wales - but only after surviving a major scare at the Millennium Stadium.

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