Rugby-South Africa come from behind to beat Wales 23-18


  • Rugby
  • Sunday, 07 Nov 2021

Rugby Union - Autumn International - Wales v South Africa - Principality Stadium, Cardiff, Wales, Britain - November 6, 2021 South Africa players celebrate after the match REUTERS/Rebecca Naden

CARDIFF (Reuters) -South Africa mauled their way over for a late try to snatch a narrow 23-18 victory over Wales at a rain soaked Principality Stadium on Saturday and begin their autumn international tour on a winning note.

Malcolm Marx scored the only try of the match with seven minutes remaining as the World Cup holders came from behind to take the lead for the first time in the test and record their first victory in Cardiff in eight years.

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