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South Africa's Frans Steyn celebrates winning a penalty in the final second of the game during the Autumn Internationals match at Principality Stadium, Cardiff. Picture date: Saturday November 6, 2021. See PA story RUGBYU Wales. Photo credit should read: David Davies/PA Wire. RESTRICTIONS: Use subject to restrictions. Editorial use only, no commercial use without prior consent from rights holder.

Nienaber lauds Boks’ stamina to outlast Wales

Coach Jacques Nienaber lauded the Springboks for digging deep to outlast the Six Nations champions in the latter stages of the Test in Cardiff on Saturday, which ended South Africa’s eight-year drought in Wales.

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 02: Frans Steyn of South Africa looks on during the Rugby Union international match between South Africa and Georgia at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on July 02, 2021 in Pretoria, South Africa. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Nienaber: Frans is a great team man

Springbok head coach Jacques Nienaber says having the experience of Frans Steyn is a massive boost after the veteran back produced a Man of the Match performance in the win against Wales on Saturday. DYLAN JACK reports.

Editorial use only. No book use. Mandatory Credit: Photo by Aled Llywelyn/Huw Evans/Shutterstock/BackpagePix (12591775be) Makazole Mapimpi of South Africa’s disallowed try Wales v South Africa - Autumn Nations Series - 06 Nov 2021

Highlights: Resilient Boks end Cardiff drought

The Springboks ended a run of four successive away defeats against Wales to begin their November tour to the UK on a successful note at the Millennium Stadium.

Vote for your Bok MVP

POLL: The Springboks rallied to beat Six Nations champions Wales in Cardiff on Saturday – cast your vote for the most valuable player.

Steyn: I’ve never lost here

Hear what Man of the Match Frans Steyn had to say following the Springboks’ grueling victory over Wales in Cardiff.

Boks grind out historic Wales win

Malcolm Marx scored the decisive try as the Springboks fought from behind to claim a 23-18 victory over Wales, their first win in Cardiff since 2013. Dylan Jack reports.

RECAP: Wales vs Springboks

Follow the live action as the Springboks take on Wales at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff.

Concussion risk is worth the reward

Former All Blacks and Toulon prop Carl Hayman has joined concussion legal action against rugby authorities, but DARREN REED believes players know the game comes with risk and any claims to the contrary are disingenuous.

Damian Willemse of South Africa challenged by Giorgi Kveseladze (l) and Merab Sharikadze of Georgia during the 2021 International Test Match Rugby Series between South Africa and Georgia at Loftus Stadium, Pretoria on 02 July 2021 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

Three things to watch in Wales vs Springboks

The Springboks face Wales in Cardiff on Saturday in the opening match of their end-of-year tour. We look at three aspects of what promises to be an intriguing encounter.

TOWNSVILLE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 25: Sbu Nkosi of South Africa celebrates after scoring a try during the Rugby Championship match between the New Zealand All Blacks and the South African Springboks at QCB Stadium on September 25, 2021 in Townsville, Australia.

Nkosi still not with Boks, likely to miss Wales Test

Assistant coach Deon Davids has confirmed that wing Sbu Nkosi is yet to link up with the Springboks in Cardiff and will probably miss the opening Test of the November tour against Wales on Saturday. DYLAN JACK reports.