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Wales ends season with heavy defeat to South Africa in Durban

BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 9:43 AM

Last updated Jul 19, 2026

Wales ends season with heavy defeat to South Africa in Durban
Summary

Wales suffered a 43-0 defeat to South Africa in Durban, concluding their season under coach Steve Tandy. This loss marks Wales' ninth defeat in 12 Tests, finishing the Nations Championship with only three wins. The match highlighted the gap in performance levels between the two teams, with Wales failing to score for the second consecutive match against the Springboks. Following extensive travel and matches abroad, Wales will now enter a period of reflection to assess their progress. The season concluded with Wales ranking 12th in the world, the same position they held when Tandy took charge.

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  • •Wales finished the season with three wins and nine losses.
  • •Wales lost 43-0 to South Africa in Durban on July 18.
  • •Their ranking remains 12th in the world.
  • •Tandy's tenure has seen no progress in rankings since he took over.
  • •Wales will begin an inquest into their performance this summer.
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  • 9:43 AMBBC Sport — Mounting questions for Wales after Durban defeat
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Wales complete Steve Tandy's first season in charge with three wins and nine defeats in 12 internationals.

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