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Wales trailed by 17 points approaching the hour-mark, yet four James Hook penalties gave the RBS 6 Nations title-holders hope of a famous win.

They had not beaten the Springboks since 1999, and ultimately paid a hefty price for conceding 10 points during the opening nine minutes - and handing South Africa an interception try.

Hook, almost Wales' hero, also played the role of villain as his first touch after replacing Stephen Jones was to find Jean de Villiers rather than his team-mate Jamie Roberts.

De Villiers sprinted from inside his own half to score, giving South Africa the degree of breathing space they required.

His fellow centre Adrian Jacobs claimed an early try, while fly-half Ruan Pienaar converted both touchdowns and kicked two penalties.

Debutant wing Leigh Halfpennny also booted a penalty for Wales, which highlighted an impressive display by the 19-year-old Cardiff Blues prospect.

Halfpenny's Blues colleague, number eight Andy Powell, also shone, but Wales struggled to impose their kicking game on the Springboks, who triumphed despite never hitting top gear.