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Dream come true for Louw as Boks fight for win against WalesElrigh Louw described making his debut for the Springboks in their nail-biting Castle Lager Incoming Series victori over Wales at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday as “a dream come true”, although the big loose forward and wing Cheslin Kolbe admitted they had to show true grit to pull through the 32-29 victory.
SA Rugby Youth Weeks
Best of the best to assemble in RondeboschSA Rugby’s annual Youth Weeks tournaments will come to a highly anticipated conclusion in Cape Town this week with the U18 Craven Week bringing together the best of South African schools’ rugby talent.
Match report
Boks leave it very late to edge Wales in PretoriaA last-gasp penalty goal by Damian Willemse secured the Springboks the narrowest of wins over Wales in the first of three Castle Lager Incoming Series Test matches, with the 82nd minute effort edging the home side past Wales by 32-29, after the visitors held an 18-3 lead at the break.
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Second half performance what Boks were looking forA relieved Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber praised his composed team as they overturned a 15-point halftime deficit to record a 32-29 victory over Wales at a packed Loftus Versfeld in the first match of the three-Test Castle Lager Incoming Series on Saturday.