Wales 12-45 South Africa

Wales v South Africa Match Reports

Wales continued a record losing run as they were beaten 45-12 by a ruthless South Africa in Cardiff. The Springboks blitzed the Welsh try line and were 19-0 up after only 19 minutes with Franco Mostert, Eben Etzebeth and Kurt-Lee Arendse all touching down. Elrigh Louw added a fourth Springbok try in the 34th minute, before Wales hit back with a try from Rio Dyer to trail 26-5 at half-time. Immediately after the break, Wales enjoyed their best spell of possession but couldn't make it count on the scoreboard. Instead, the hosts conceded two further tries when Aphelele Fassi and Gerhard Steenekamp scored either side of the hour mark. Jordan Hendrikse added a seventh try when he dived across the line in the 76th minute to secure a comprehensive victory for the Boks. James Botham got a consolation try in the 80th minute as Wales ended the calendar year without a single Test victory. A selection of match reports is listed below:

• Autumn Internationals: Wales hit a new low after losing for the 12th game in a row
• BBC: Dominant Springboks inflict 12th Wales loss in row
• Guardian: South Africa condemn Wales to 12th straight defeat to leave Gatland on brink
• Sky Sports: Pressure on Warren Gatland as Springboks inflict 12th defeat in a row
• WRU: Dyer and Botham tries give Welsh fans something to cheer
• SA Rugby: Relentless Boks complete perfect tour in Cardiff