Springbok Player Ratings v Wales
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld champions South Africa required an 83rd-minute penalty from Damian Willemse to defeat an indisciplined Wales side 32-29 in Pretoria. Despite four yellow cards that saw Wales...
Springboks snatch last-gasp win as Wales pay price for four yellow cards in Pretoria
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales were on course for a famous Test win in South Africa prior to four yellow cards – and the tourists might still have snatched victory. World champions South Africa required an 83rd-minute...
Wales challenge Boks on the Highveld
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySaturday will see a celebration of a rivalry which dates back to 1906 when the Springboks host The Welsh in the first of a three-match series. Wales will challenge the World Champions...
Pivac hoping for good night's sleep as Wales prepare to kick off South Africa tour
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWayne Pivac is looking forward to sleeping well for the first time since the Six Nations when his side face South Africa this weekend. Wales coach Wayne Pivac is hoping for...
Mallet: It will be a massive disappointment if South Africa don’t win by 15
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Springboks head coach Nick Mallett says that anything less than a 15 point victory over Wales will be a 'massive disappointment for South Africa. South Africa...
South Africa's top spot on the World Rugby rankings under siege
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa's number one ranking is on the line this weekend, with New Zealand, France and Ireland capable of usurping the Springboks. World Rugby have published...
Wales name team for first Test match against South Africa
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales Head coach Wayne Pivac has named his team to play South Africa at Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria this weekend (KO 4.05pm BST). Tommy Reffell will win his first senior Wales cap having...
Beard backs Wales to create history in South Africa
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAdam Beard believes that Wales can capitalise on being written off this July. Wales head to South Africa where they will face the World Champion Springboks in a three-test series with the...
Ranked: The Heaviest Test Packs This July
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe test season is back, and with all the squads locked in for July, we check the scales and see which team could field the heaviest pack. Taking the weights listed...
Wales squad: injury update
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales have suffered another injury blow as their tour of South Africa looms. Alex Cuthbert has suffered a resurgence of the hamstring injury which has plagued him before, and Wales boss...
