Springboks too strong for Wales

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Williams showed all his predatory instincts to score from a seemingly impossible position, beating five Springboks on a weaving run to the corner. Even the home fans had no choice but stand and applaud his 43rd international try, a magical moment that instilled Wales with the belief they could topple the world champions.

Just as important was an opportunist 20th-minute score from scrum-half Gareth Cooper, who showed his own finishing skills to dart over at a vital stage - but the hosts finished strongly to wrap up the series 2-0.

Early tries from Jean de Villiers and Ricky Januarie brought back memories of South Africa's 43-17 romp in the opening Test, but Cooper's quick thinking halted the onslaught.

However, when the hosts slipped into top gear Wales could not compete with de Villiers burrowing over for the decisive score, while Butch James produced another kicking masterclass.

The experiment of playing James Hook at full-back and Jamie Roberts at inside centre yielded little useful information as neither player had a chance to shine.