South Africa send message to Rugby World Cup rivals with Wales demolition
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South Africa send message to Rugby World Cup rivals with Wales demolition

The Independent  

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Centre Jesse Kriel and wing Canan Moodie each scored two tries, while hooker Malcolm Marx, flanker Pieter-Steph du Toit and replacement Damian Willemse also touched down, with South Africa’s tally completed by a penalty try and five Manie Libbok conversions. For Wales’ players, though, the focus is on selection events on Monday and a World Cup opener against Fiji in Bordeaux on September 10. open image in gallery The Springboks dominated from the off in Cardiff South Africa were quickly into their stride and went ahead after just four minutes through an outstanding team try. A second Costelow penalty nudged Wales ahead, yet the lead lasted barely two minutes as South Africa created another impressive try. It looked promising for Wales deep inside South Africa’s 22, but scrum-half Kieran Hardy saw his pass intercepted by Du Toit and a supporting Kriel sprinted 60 metres to score, with Libbok converting.

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