Springboks Triumph Over Wales at Twickenham in Mid-Year International Campaign Opener
On Saturday, the Springboks kicked off their mid-year international campaign with a convincing 41-13 victory over an under-strength Wales side at Twickenham Stadium in London. The world champion South African team showcased their dominance, scoring tries through Jesse Kriel, Makazole Mapimpi, Bongi Mbonambi, and Edwill van der Merwe, while also earning a penalty try.
“Debutant Van der Merwe was named the player of the match, capping off an impressive individual performance with a solo try late in the game.”
Wales’ only try of the match came from captain Dewi Lake, but the visitors were ultimately well beaten as the Springboks pulled clear late in the fixture.
The teams:
- 15 Aphelele Fassi
- 14 Edwill van der Merwe
- 13 Jesse Kriel
- 12 Andre Esterhuizen
- 11 Makazole Mapimpi
- 10 Jordan Hendrikse
- 9 Faf de Klerk
- 8 Evan Roos
- 7 Pieter-Steph du Toit (c)
- 6 Kwagga Smith
- 5 Franco Mostert
- 4 Eben Etzebeth
- 3 Vincent Koch
- 2 Malcolm Marx
- 1 Ox Nche
Replacements:
- 16 Bongi Mbonambi
- 17 Ntuthuko Mchunu
- 18 Frans Malherbe
- 19 Salmaan Moerat
- 20 Ben-Jason Dixon
- 21 Grant Williams
- 22 Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu
- 23 Damian de Allende
Wales:
- 15 Cameron Winnett
- 14 Liam Williams
- 13 Owen Watkin
- 12 Mason Grady
- 11 Rio Dyer
- 10 Sam Costelow
- 9 Ellis Bevan
- 8 Aaron Wainwright
- 7 James Botham
- 6 Taine Plumtree
- 5 Ben Carter
- 4 Matthew Screech
- 3 Keiron Assiratti
- 2 Dewi Lake
- 1 Gareth Thomas
Replacements:
- 16 Evan Lloyd
- 17 Kemsley Mathias
- 18 Harri O’Connor
- 19 James Ratti
- 20 Mackenzie Martin
- 21 Gareth Davies
- 22 Eddie James
- 23 Jacob Beetham
Referee: Chris Busby (Ireland). Assistant Referees: Christophe Ridley (England), Adam Leal (England). TMO: Mark Patton (Ireland).
The Springboks’ victory in the bbc rugby union match marks a strong start to their mid-year international campaign, as they look to build momentum towards the upcoming rugby world cup final. The rugby union scores and news from this encounter showcase the defending champions’ continued dominance on the global stage.
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