"But, worse again, was it actively alienating? A record defeat, the first time since 1967 Wales have failed to score a point here, 11 tries conceded. South Africa continue to demonstrate their superiority over every other nation. People are starting to compare them to the best sides we have ever seen. And they remain as brutal as ever, mostly legitimately, sometimes less so."
"Eben Etzebeth, a full head taller than any of his opponents in the middle of a fracas two minutes from time, jabbed his thumb into the eye of Alex Mann. The least contentious red card of the autumn. Wales v South Africa: Autumn Nations Series rugby union live The buildup to this Test was dominated by its characterisation as the game no one wanted, each side surrendering upwards of a dozen players to their respective clubs in England and France, the international window now shut."
South Africa demolished Wales with an emphatic victory, scoring 11 tries while Wales failed to score any points. The Springboks continued to demonstrate clear superiority, prompting comparisons with the greatest sides in history. Eben Etzebeth was sent off late for jabbing his thumb into Alex Mann’s eye, the third red card of the autumn for a second-row. Both nations were depleted as clubs in England and France kept many players after the international window closed, forcing Welsh regions to use loan signings. The Welsh union faces financial strain, making revenue from the fixture important despite a sparsely filled stadium.
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