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Wales faced South Africa at Twickenham in a highly anticipated rugby match. Warren Gatland's Wales team was captained by Dewi Lake, with Jac Morgan ruled out due to a hamstring injury. Uncapped Cardiff scrum-half Ellis Bevan earned his first start for Wales. The Springboks, led by coach Rassie Erasmus, fielded a strong team featuring debutants Edwill van der Merwe, Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, and Ben-Jason Dixon. Vincent Koch earned his 50th cap. The Springboks, fresh from their 2023 Rugby World Cup victory, started their 2024 season with a convincing 41-13 win over Wales at Twickenham. Edwill van der Merwe scored a try on his debut and was named Man of the Match. Despite a close first half with a 14-13 scoreline, the Springboks pulled away in the second half, scoring five tries to Wales' one.
๐ฟ๐ฆ All class #Springboks https://t.co/ENdz3jMniC
โซโช Sam Whitelock was given a rousing ovation when he left the field. โ๏ธ The match report as the Barbarians defeat impressive Fiji. #BARvFIJ https://t.co/qBRTeZmKkm
โซ๏ธโช๏ธ BARBARIANS WIN THRILLER AGAINST FIJI AT TWICKENHAM! #BARvFIJ #KillikCup https://t.co/OEEF0LRvIJ
South Africa 41 Wales 13 โ๏ธ "In the end, and after a heroic performance by a squad containing players who are not even regulars in their regional teams, Wales were slightly unfortunate not to be even closer" Read @stephenjones9's report โฌ๏ธ https://t.co/bVYpuhk25f
Match Centre: South Africa 41-13 Wales https://t.co/zX3RQZrCtO
๐ What a debut from Edwill van der Merwe! Check out our player ratings. ๐ #RSAvWAL https://t.co/kEfDf5c9nI
โฑ๏ธ Half-time in the #KillikCup: โซ๏ธโช๏ธ Barbarians 17-17 Fiji ๐ซ๐ฏ #BARvFIJ ๐ข Follow the action, live. ๐ https://t.co/tvgHjg5Gix https://t.co/I2JspHpel0
๐ฃ๏ธ "Had an absolute nightmare in terms of both distribution and kicking." ๐ฟ๐ฆ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟ Five takeaways from the Springboks v Wales clash at Twickenham. โ๏ธ @jameswhile #RSAvWAL https://t.co/h59IRNay46
Springboks v Wales: Five takeaways as half-back's 'absolute nightmare' leaves Rassie Erasmus with 'a lot of thinking to do' @jameswhile #RSAvWAL @PlanetRugby https://t.co/IHxTo04NA5
๐ฌ "An absolutely stunning solo try to kick start his international career." ๐ฟ๐ฆ Springboks player ratings: 'Extraordinary' Edwill shines on debut las the pack obliterates Wales. #RSAvWAL โ๏ธ @jaredwright17 https://t.co/EkVwf4eVOi
โซ๏ธโช๏ธ๐ซ๐ฏ Next at Twickenham it's the Barbarians v Fiji. #BARvFIJ ๐ข Follow the #KillikCup action, live. ๐ https://t.co/tvgHjg5Gix https://t.co/OhVLHy3q8A
๐ฟ๐ฆ Edwill van der Merwe shone on debut for the Springboks. #RSAvWAL โ๏ธ Report as South Africa shake off rust in convincing win over Wales. https://t.co/h61dzPDbgM
Weakened Wales produced a battling performance before world champions South Africa turned on the power to triumph 41-13 at Twickenham https://t.co/2hly09WwMQ
Elation for South Africa, a tough day in the office for Wales ๐ฎโ๐จ The Springboks secure a 41-13 victory at Twickenham ๐ https://t.co/bxWBiVelGl
Edwill van der Merwe's Test debut v Wales. ๐ 4 Carries ๐โโ๏ธ 2 Passes ๐๏ธ 4 Defenders beaten๐บ 2 Clean breaks ๐จ 71 Running metres ๐ฅ 3/3 Tackles ๐ 1 Try ๐ #RSAvWAL https://t.co/qBet2hsL2Y
Springboks get the better of plucky Wales to get Test season off to winning start | @Sport24news https://t.co/x3d3IbjcM8
The world champion Springboks overcame an indifferent first-half effort to convincingly beat Wales in their opening Test of 2024 at Twickenham on Saturday afternoon. https://t.co/tTYQxrYKIR
Man of the Match Edwill van der Merwe scores on his debut to help the World Champions beat Wales! #RSAvWAL
Edwill van der Merwe got man of the match and a try in his test debut at 28 ๐ฅ #WALvRSA #rugby https://t.co/2SkGgD2oPg
โ First game of 2024. โ First win. ๐ฟ๐ฆ The Springboks are on the board rather convincingly. #RSAvWAL https://t.co/5dRPXNFOxH
Springboks too strong for gutsy Wales ๐ฟ๐ฆ Who was your player of the match? #RSAvWAL #SummerSeries https://t.co/p3KN1fCx6P
๐๏ธ On This Day ๐๏ธ ๐ฟ๐ฆ Springbok Debut - Edwill vd Merwe ๐๏ธ 22 June 2024 (Age: 28) ๐ Right Wing ๐ Wales ๐ Twickenham ยฉ๏ธ Pieter-Steph du Toit ๐ฎ Chris Busby โ๏ธ ๐ฃ๏ธ Rassie Erasmus ๐ซ Paul Roos Gymnasium ๐ Lions ๐งข 1*Test #๏ธโฃ Springbok # 935 https://t.co/qdw19xJPUi
Final score: ๐ฟ๐ฆ41 - 13 ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟ The Springboks were sloppy at times, but that is to be expected for a 1st Bok test of the season. Edwill scores a stunner on debut ๐ฅ and some other strong showings. Didnโt seem to capitalise on an inexperienced Wales lineout, and despite goingโฆ https://t.co/Lo6qkn2jus
F-T: South Africa 41, Wales 13. A scoreless second half from Wales. Skipper Dewi Lake came close to a second try off a lineout drive, but his team weren't able to create anything with ball in hand or from phase play, resorting to kicking. Five tries to one.
๐๏ธ On This Day ๐๏ธ ๐ฟ๐ฆ Springbok Debut - Ben-Jason Dixon ๐๏ธ 22 June 2024 (Age: 26) ๐ Reserve ๐ Wales ๐ Twickenham ยฉ๏ธ Pieter-Steph du Toit ๐ฎ Chris Busby โ๏ธ ๐ฃ๏ธ Rassie Erasmus ๐ซ Paul Roos Gymnasium ๐ Western Province ๐งข 1*Test #๏ธโฃ Springbok # 936 OR 937 https://t.co/rG7rLpFwfl
๐ฟ๐ฆ SPRINGBOKS START THE YEAR WITH FIVE-TRY WIN OVER WALES! #RSAvWAL https://t.co/pAjxbD61zj
๐๏ธ On This Day ๐๏ธ ๐ฟ๐ฆ Springbok Debut - Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu ๐๏ธ 22 June 2024 (Age: 22) ๐ Reserve ๐ Wales ๐ Twickenham ยฉ๏ธ Pieter-Steph du Toit ๐ฎ Chris Busby โ๏ธ ๐ฃ๏ธ Rassie Erasmus ๐ซ Bishops ๐ Western Province ๐งข 1*Test #๏ธโฃ Springbok # 936 OR 937 https://t.co/MNdzSMzUV8
Edwill van der Merwe scores a try on his Test debut ๐ https://t.co/zUPeBG2OcF
WHAT A DEBUT SCORE!!! Edwill van der Merwe take a bow! #RSAvWAL https://t.co/N3zo450g0U
Edwill van der Merwe has been superb today. A day heโll never forget. #SAvWAL
๐๏ธ On This Day ๐๏ธ ๐ฟ๐ฆ Springbok Debut - Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu ๐๏ธ 21 June 2024 (Age: 22) ๐ Reserve ๐ Wales ๐ Twickenham ยฉ๏ธ Pieter-Steph du Toit ๐ฎ Chris Busby โ๏ธ ๐ฃ๏ธ Rassie Erasmus ๐ซ Bishops ๐ Western Province ๐งข 1*Test #๏ธโฃ Springbok # 936 OR 937 https://t.co/2pPK6573oF
๐๏ธ On This Day ๐๏ธ ๐ฟ๐ฆ Springbok Debut - Ben-Jason Dixon ๐๏ธ 21 June 2024 (Age: 26) ๐ Reserve ๐ Wales ๐ Twickenham ยฉ๏ธ Pieter-Steph du Toit ๐ฎ Chris Busby โ๏ธ ๐ฃ๏ธ Rassie Erasmus ๐ซ Paul Roos Gymnasium ๐ Western Province ๐งข 1*Test #๏ธโฃ Springbok # 936 OR 937 https://t.co/G98mtba70x
Back under way at Twickenham and the Springboks are on the scoresheet again, with Mapimpi touching down in the corner. South Africa 21-13 Wales. https://t.co/dX0vitqM59
Great defence from the Springbok winger in whatโs turned into a tight game ๐ HT South Africa 14-13 Wales Whoโs taking this one? https://t.co/uZUn0HUE5J
HT: ๐ฟ๐ฆ SOUTH AFRICA 14 - 13 WALES ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟ Didnโt expect that scoreline at the break, especially after the first 20 minutes. Wales with the momentum - the Boks letting them back into it with some really basic errors and lack of discipline. Fair play to Wales for hanging in, gameโฆ
โฑ๏ธ Half-time at Twickenham: ๐ฟ๐ฆ South Africa 14-13 Wales ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟ #RSAvWAL ๐ข Follow the action, live. ๐ https://t.co/LpF4iNLMGn https://t.co/uPJJ5MJDPj
LIVE: Wales are very much back in the game against South Africa! https://t.co/dX0vitqM59 https://t.co/4YI0mwj2OI
LIVE | Springboks 7-0 Wales | @Sport24news https://t.co/x3d3IbjcM8
๐๏ธ On This Day ๐๏ธ ๐ฟ๐ฆ Springbok Debut - Edwill vd Merwe ๐๏ธ 21 June 2024 (Age: 28) ๐ Right Wing ๐ Wales ๐ Twickenham ยฉ๏ธ Pieter-Steph du Toit ๐ฎ Chris Busby โ๏ธ ๐ฃ๏ธ Rassie Erasmus ๐ซ Paul Roos Gymnasium ๐ Lions ๐งข 1*Test #๏ธโฃ Springbok # 935 https://t.co/gwMi0NKTZb
๐ฟ๐ฆ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟ It's time for the Springboks against Wales at Twickenham! ๐ข Follow the #RSAvWAL meeting, live. ๐ https://t.co/LpF4iNLMGn https://t.co/hbjftdT7kN
๐London is a Springbok home game ๐ฟ๐ฆ https://t.co/zu0pqoKTnU
South Africa v Wales live: Start time and score updates from Twickenham https://t.co/dX0vitqM59
๐ฃ๏ธ "I am relishing the opportunity to go toe to toe with them." ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟ Wales to be "aggressors" against Springboks. #RSAvWAL https://t.co/SXqpFsfIRm
Wales captain Dewi Lake relishing huge challenge against South Africa https://t.co/M8yhkEEDrT
โชโซ Sam Whitelock captains the Barbarians against Fiji in his first game for the invitational side and the last game of his playing career!๐ https://t.co/eSCvHnPZiK
Wales captain Lake excited by Springbok challenge https://t.co/BOaR715dyn
Springboks at a glorious Twickenham today here is the team to face Wales https://t.co/N2ixnBFAlx
Springboks team v Wales. ๐ฟ๐ฆ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟ #RSAvWAL https://t.co/O1rki7u2on
Excited to kick off the season this weekend in London! Hereโs the #Springbok team facing Wales ๐ฅ #StrongerTogether https://t.co/4Ts7kilvge
๐ฃ๏ธ "There is a chance that Wales could catch the Springboks cold, but it is highly unlikely." ๐ฟ๐ฆ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟ #RSAvWAL preview: Rassie Erasmus' stars to 'annihilate' Warren Gatland's rookies at Twickenham. โ๏ธ @jaredwright17 https://t.co/OIym9V5ucx
๐ฟ๐ฆ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟ Check out our preview of #RSAvWAL as the Springboks take to the field for the first time in 2024. ๐ https://t.co/pkoRe6YEBe
My detailed #RSAvWAL preview. Rassie Erasmus' first Test back in charge and up against his old foe! #springboks #rugby https://t.co/tHKhj7HRuo
๐ The Springboks have arrived in London. ๐งณ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ #RSAvWAL https://t.co/TKvLgUqs2d
๐ The Springboks have arrived in London. ๐งณ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ https://t.co/l3K8LIMroR
2๏ธโฃ4๏ธโฃ awr i fynd! ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟ Tomorrow we face the Springboks at Twickenham! Get your ๐๏ธ https://t.co/JCK1BDB7qE https://t.co/H1nFlfuvZ7
๐ฃ๏ธ "Facing the Springboks is obviously going to be a challenge but itโs the best time for us as a team to really show what we are made of and to really test ourselves." ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟ Taine Plumtree determined to shine for Wales against world champions. ๐ https://t.co/gzMxbxU1AS
Springboks or Wales? #RSAvWAL
๐ฟ๐ฆ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟ ICYMI: This is how the Springboks and Wales lineup. ๐ค What is your prediction for Saturday? #RSAvWAL https://t.co/vCP5o5MU2p
๐ฃ๏ธ โThis week, the same happened, we announced the team with Frans as the starting tighthead and five minutes later..." ๐ฟ๐ฆ Rassie Erasmus reveals why classy Frans Malherbe refused to start against Wales. #RSAvWAL #rugby #springboks https://t.co/hDWM33d4NA
South Africa's team to face Wales is looking strong! ๐ฟ๐ฆ Who will you be keeping an eye on out of this line-up? ๐ #Springboks #RSAvWAL https://t.co/FaFXsLqLnS
The Springboks' four debutants will find out the hard way that there's no such thing as a friendly against Wales. | @simxabanisa https://t.co/8j6k0jjvTP
๐ฃ๏ธ "Building squad depth is one of our key pillars as a team." ๐ฟ๐ฆ Rassie Erasmus on key objective for Springboks. #WALvRSA https://t.co/FDPo4bRDSU
๐ฌ "Saturday will mark 286 days since Malcolm Marx last played a rugby match." ๐ฟ๐ฆ Springboks team winners and losers as Rassie Erasmus stuns with picks for Wales showdown. #RSAvWAL โ๏ธ @jaredwright17 https://t.co/AS9Q6Awr6P
Edwill van der Merwe will make his Springbok debut this weekend. ๐โโ๏ธ๐จ https://t.co/NS32lJyaGV https://t.co/IvYP0AJEBT
Jac Morgan has been ruled out of Walesโ clash with South Africa and their summer tour of Australia with a hamstring injury ๐ Dewi Lake will captain Warren Gatlandโs side against the Springboks at Twickenham on Saturday in the absence of Dafydd Jenkins ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟ https://t.co/XQijfcTLqb
๐ฃ๏ธ "He is clearly struggling to find his ideal front-row starting combination." ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟ Wales team winners and losers ahead of Springboks fixture. #WALvRSA https://t.co/yKsrptZ71T
The verdict on the Wales team as big concern clear and new man parachuted into squad | @Steffan_Thomas1 https://t.co/QAuFOSBTeD
Wales have been dealt a major injury blow with flanker Jac Morgan ruled out of Saturdayโs Test match against South Africa and the summer tour to Australia https://t.co/YScWQXNz7q
Team announcement: Two players handed Springbok debuts, while Vincent Koch is set to win his 50th cap. Click below for more on the South Africa team to play Wales at Twickenham this Saturday โคต๏ธ https://t.co/yo0FwYVKIm
Warren Gatland has named his Wales team to face the Springboks at Twickenham ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟ Flanker Jac Morgan is ruled out with a hamstring injury with hooker Dewi Lake captaining the side. Uncapped Cardiff scrum-half Ellis Bevan earns his first start for Wales. #WelshRugby #RSAvWAL https://t.co/aLKvLZsroP
South Africa are set to play against Wales at Twickenham, marking their first match since defeating the All Blacks in the 2023 Rugby World Cup final. Hereโs how the teams line up. #Rugby #RSAvWAL https://t.co/Cf7jrCNCOn
Wales flanker Jac Morgan has been ruled out of Saturdayโs Test against South Africa at Twickenham and the teamโs tour to Australia with a hamstring injury. https://t.co/KDFyVOd2cH
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has named his first team of the 2024 season for Saturday's Test against Wales at Twickenham. | @Herman_Mostert https://t.co/ZX2CLO04X4
Dewi Lake to captain Wales for Twickenham game against South Africa https://t.co/JO4OvNIsrO
๐ฃ๏ธ "We have our backs to the wall a little bit this week." #WALvRSA ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟ Wales pick uncapped scrum-half for clash with Springboks. ๐ https://t.co/NQvH6T57ou