Summary

  • Wales thump South Africa in Cardiff in WXV Global Series opener

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  • Wales end nine-game Test losing streak in spectacular fashion

  • Courtney Keight and Sisilia Tuipulotu score early Wales tries before Felicia Jacobs responds

  • Seren Lockwood scores third Welsh try inside opening quarter as South Africa's Lindelwa Gwala is yellow-carded, then Maisie Davies crosses for another Welsh try

  • Kelsey Jones and Lisa Neumann also go over in first half, with Danelle Lochner the second South Africa player shown yellow as Wales lead 38-5 at break

  • Lochner's yellow, for a high tackle on Kate Williams, upgraded to 20-minute red card at half-time

  • Tuipulotu powers over for her second try early in second period before Springboks rally with tries from Maria Tshiremba and Maceala Samboya

  • Alex Callender crosses to seal memorable win as Wales reach 50 points

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  1. Postpublished at 67 mins

    Wales 45-19 South Africa

    Wales with the pick and drives as they look for an eighth try.

    Bevan, with 10 on her back but now at scrum-half, snipes and then there is more hard carrying.

    Wales within yards of the line and then Kelsey Jones has a crack, only to be held up over the line.

  2. Postpublished at 65 mins

    Wales 45-19 South Africa

    Jonathan Davies
    Former Wales centre on BBC One Wales

    South Africa have got their tails up, but they are starting from a huge deficit. Wales are playing in the right areas.

    Tempo and momentum has worked for Wales, who will be looking towards the bench to bring real impetus. Wales need to be active with the ball.

  3. Postpublished at 65 mins

    Wales 45-19 South Africa

    Small break in play while Alex Callender - who has been as influential as ever - gets some treatment.

    That's followed by South Africa flanker Catha Jacobs getting some strapping on her left ankle.

    Fifteen minutes to go and Wales will want the scoreboard to reflect their dominance, with South Africa limited to that little burst of pressure.

  4. Postpublished at 62 mins

    Wales 45-19 South Africa

    Good play by Lleucu George, who wisely opts to go with the boot.

    Her nice grubber puts South Africa just outside their 22. Releases a bit of the pressure that had been building and challenges the visitors to go from deep.

  5. 'Wales have to manage this game'published at 60 mins

    Wales 45-19 South Africa

    Caryl James
    Former Wales wing on BBC Radio Cymru

    South Africa are so dangerous. Momentum is on their side after two tries in the second half.

    Wales have to manage this game and show that they can close out matches, rather than allow the Springboks back into this contest.

  6. Postpublished at 59 mins

    Wales 45-19 South Africa

    Philippa Tuttiett
    Former Wales international on BBC One Wales

    It's in the strong carries, the little tips-ons, that we have seen the development of South Africa's play, and it's nice to see.

    They have electric, powerful backs who are always there for the offload.

    It's a credit to the Welsh defence, and the pressure that they have put on the Springboks, that it's only now that we are seeing South Africa's strengths.

  7. Postpublished at 58 mins

    Wales 45-19 South Africa

    How have South Africa not scored another?

    Felicia Jacobs with a quick tap and she should have backed herself. The visitors keep going but are held up over the line.

    That's followed by South Africa then knocking on in the 22 from the resulting goalline drop-out.

    Wales creaking.

  8. Postpublished at 56 mins

    Wales 45-19 South Africa

    South Africa have woken up. They are on the attack again in the 22 and playing with penalty advantage.

    Suddenly Wales are getting pinged.

  9. converted try

    Converted try: Wales 45-19 South Africapublished at 54 mins

    Maceala Samboya (con: Byrhandre Dolf)

    That might just be try of the night.

    Massive carry by strong-running centre Aphiwe Ngwevu and then offloads to attack the space.

    Her midfield partner Maceala Samboya finishes off with rapid feet.

    Brilliant by the Boks.

  10. Postpublished at 53 mins

    Wales 45-12 South Africa

    Jorja Aiono is on for Bryonie King in the back row.

    Aiono looked extremely promising in what was a tough Six Nations campaign.

  11. Postpublished at 20:33 BST 18 September

    Wales 45-12 South Africa

    Siwan Lillicrap
    Former Wales captain on BBC One Wales

    Maria Tshiremba and Ayanda Malinga have been South Africa's two dangerous players. When they have the ball in hand, you can see their threat.

    The Springboks will be disappointed that they have not got the ball out to them often enough.

  12. converted try

    Converted try: Wales 45-12 South Africapublished at 48 mins

    Maria Tshiremba (con: Byrhandre Dolf)

    South Africa have bombed quite a few chances - albeit against spirited Welsh defence - but they are finally over for their second.

    It's a terrific finish by Maria Tshiremba from a rather ugly cross-kick with penalty advantage.

    The wing showed good footwork, pace on the outside and then a good fend.

  13. Postpublished at 46 mins

    Wales 45-5 South Africa

    Ayanda Malinga has comfortably been South Africa's sharpest player and has another lively break down the left, mixing pace and power.

    She gets her side on the front foot but the attack is ended by an interception.

    South Africa will get another crack from a scrum just on the 22.

  14. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 20:25 BST 18 September

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    I forgot what it feels like for a Welsh men’s or women’s rugby team to be winning by 30 points at HT. Come on Wales!

    Michael, Bristol

  15. Postpublished at 43 mins

    Wales 45-5 South Africa

    Caryl James
    Former Wales wing on BBC Radio Cymru

    Sisilia Tuipulotu is having a great game - it's good to see her back to her best. She looks quicker tonight, and perhaps a little lighter. As a result, nobody is able to stop her for South Africa.

  16. converted try

    Converted try: Wales 45-5 South Africapublished at 41 mins

    Sisilia Tuipulotu (con: Freya Bell)

    Wales pick up where they left off.

    A South African mistake from the kick off gives them an attacking chance and they take it.

    Tuipulotu shows too much power for the second time this evening, going through some rather weak tackling.

    Bell converts.

  17. Kick-offpublished at 20:20 BST 18 September

    Wales 38-5 South Africa

    Lleucu George still out there. Looks like Seren Lockwood's night might be over.

  18. Red cardpublished at 20:20 BST 18 September

    HT: Wales 38-5 South Africa

    As expected, South Africa's task has got tougher.

    Lock Danelle Lochner has been given a 20-minute red card after the bunker review of her high tackle on Kate Williams.

  19. Postpublished at 20:18 BST 18 September

    HT: Wales 38-5 South Africa

    Fingers crossed Wales won't disappoint Erin in the second half.

    Use the yellow button on page to send us your views about this terrific performance by Sean Lynn's side.

  20. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 20:16 BST 18 September

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    I want 50 points please

    Erin, Manchester