Wales falls to South Africa 43-0 in Nations Championship finale
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 18, 2026, 8:52 PM
Last updated Jul 18, 2026
Wales suffered a heavy defeat against South Africa, ending their Nations Championship with a 43-0 loss on July 18 in Durban. Coach Steve Tandy expressed disappointment over failing to score while praising his team's effort throughout the match. South Africa scored seven tries, with players like Jasper Wiese and Cobus Reinach among the scorers. This loss follows a previous meeting where Wales was also held scoreless, bringing their aggregate score to 116-0 against the Springboks in their last two encounters. Wales captain Dewi Lake acknowledged the team's growth despite the result.
- •Wales led scoreless for a second consecutive match against South Africa.
- •South Africa's seven tries included contributions from multiple players.
- •Steve Tandy's tenure sees Wales lose nine of their last twelve Tests.
- •Aggregate score now stands at 116-0 over last two games against South Africa.
- 9:01 PMYahoo Sports — Tandy bitterly disappointed at Wales loss
- 8:52 PMBBC Sport — Tandy bitterly disappointed by Wales loss
"Steve Tandy commended his side's efforts but could not hide his disappointment with Wales' Nations Championship loss to South Africa.
"Steve Tandy commended his side's efforts but could not hide his disappointment with Wales' Nations Championship loss to South Africa.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 18, 2026, 9:01 PMTandy bitterly disappointed at Wales loss
Steve Tandy commended his side's efforts but could not hide his disappointment with Wales' Nations Championship loss to South Africa.
- BBC SportJul 18, 2026, 8:52 PMTandy bitterly disappointed by Wales loss
Steve Tandy commended his side's efforts but could not hide his disappointment with Wales' Nations Championship loss to South Africa.
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