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South Africa secures 43-0 win over Wales in Nations Championship match

Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 18, 2026, 6:09 PM

Last updated Jul 18, 2026

South Africa secures 43-0 win over Wales in Nations Championship match

Summary

South Africa triumphed over Wales 43-0 in a Nations Championship clash held in Durban on July 18, 2026. The Springboks scored seven tries, including contributions from Jasper Wiese, Cobus Reinach, and Jaco Williams. Despite their victory, South Africa committed several handling errors, but maintained control throughout the match. Wales struggled offensively and has now gone two consecutive Tests without scoring, conceding 116 unanswered points during this span. Head Coach Steve Tandy acknowledged the need for improvement in execution and discipline for Wales moving forward.

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By the Numbers

•South Africa scored seven tries, with Wiese and Reinach among the scorers.
•Wales failed to score, continuing a trend of poor offensive output.
•The match took place in Durban, with South Africa dominating possession.
•This victory marks South Africa's 11th consecutive win in the Nations Championship.
•Wales coach Tandy pointed out the need for improved discipline and accuracy.

What they're saying

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Wales failed to score a single point once more against South Africa as the Springboks ran out convincing 43-0 Nations Championship winners in Durban.
— Sky Sports

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