The Springboks solidified their high place within the IRB rankings with a dominant 45-12 victory over Wales on Saturday night in Cardiff.

The match started with a powerful run down the wing by Cheslin Kolbe, which allowed Franco Mostert to energy by way of for the primary strive. Jordan Hendrikse efficiently transformed the strive, giving the Springboks an early 7-0 lead throughout the first eight minutes.

A turnover led to the Springboks including their second strive after Kurt-Lee Arendse made a terrific run and handed the ball inside to Eben Etzebeth, who touched down.

Springboks stay high of the rankings after Wales win

Simply eight minutes later, Arendse scored his first strive of the match, extending the Springboks’ lead additional. Though Wales managed to attain a late strive within the first half, the Springboks led comfortably at halftime with a rating of 26-5. Within the second half, the Springboks missed a number of alternatives to extend their lead early on, but it surely wasn’t lengthy earlier than Aphelele Fassi scored within the nook after receiving a go from Arendse.

The Boks domianted the match and saved including extra tries. Jordan Hendrikse then scored his first Check strive following a sniping break down the blindside by Cobus Reinach. Hendrikse transformed his personal strive, bringing the rating to 45-5 with three minutes remaining. Wales scored a late strive, however the night time belonged to the Springboks as they secured a 45-12 victory in Cardiff.

A win for the Springboks sees them finish the 12 months high of the IRB rankings.

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