At the Principality Stadium on Saturday, the Springboks delivered a performance that will echo through rugby for years, a 73-0 demolition of Wales, sealed with 11 tries and complete dominance.
South Africa showed that their depth runs deep. From the opening whistle, the Boks controlled possession and territory. By half-time, they were already 28-0 up, and after the break, the floodgates opened. By full-time, Wales had conceded their worst-ever home defeat, while South Africa capped a perfect November tour with five wins from five.
What Sets This Apart
Relentless forward power & set-piece mastery: The Springbok pack laid a foundation that Wales simply couldn’t match. Dominant scrums, aerial threats in the lineouts, and physicality at the breakdown meant Wales rarely got clean ball, let alone momentum.
Attack from all fronts: The Boks didn’t rely on a single playmaker; tries came everywhere: forwards, backs, even from replacements. Young fly-half Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu starred with 28 points (two tries + conversions), proving that South Africa’s future stars are being blooded under fire.
Defensive rigour & relentless pressure: Wales barely made it past halfway all match. The Springboks’ defensive organisation, high-line pressure, and breakdown work choked off any Welsh rhythm early, the home side never recovered.
Depth matters: This wasn’t a “full-strength” Springbok squad, but the result didn’t reflect that. Rotations, bench impact and a next-man-up mindset proved critical. It’s a reminder: the Boks aren’t just a top-side when all stars align, they’re deep, hungry and consistent.
The Bigger Picture
Clean sweep to close 2025: Five straight wins to finish the autumn tour, putting the Boks in perfect form heading into next year’s key calendar.
Warning sign to rivals: This wasn’t just a win. It was a show of intent, warning every Tier-One nation that South Africa intend to make it three straight World Cup triumphs
Youth stepping up: With emerging talents like Feinberg-Mngomezulu delivering under pressure, the blend of experience and youth is looking dangerously potent.
Wales at a crossroads: For Welsh rugby, this result is a reckoning: heavy defeats, structural issues and a rebuild hanging under scrutiny.
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