South Africa Crashes Through Wales with Unprecedented 73-0 Rout in Cardiff
In a staggering display of rugby prowess, the Springboks annihilated Wales at the Principality Stadium on November 29th, leaving the Welsh side reeling with an unprecedented 73-0 defeat. The match was the season's final encounter for both teams as part of the Quilter Nations Series 2025.
The Springbok tour had already showcased their unyielding depth and versatility prior to this showdown. In London, they dispatched Japan 61-7 at Wembley Stadium, with nine tries scored in a dominating performance that highlighted the squad's ability to thrive with varying lineups and players. This momentum was carried forward to Paris, where despite being reduced to 14 men following a red card, the Springboks maintained their composure and clinical execution.
Subsequent wins over Italy, Ireland, and now Wales, have reinforced the team's status as an elite squad rather than just the product of circumstance or a 'best XV'. The Boks utilized this tour to not only consolidate their dominance but also experiment with player rotations, proving that they can adapt without compromising performance. This experimentation resulted in the selection of players carrying a combined 525 Test caps, underscoring the strength and depth within the squad.
The match against Wales itself was marked by an unrelenting display of power and precision, as the Springboks stormed through with 11 tries and scored a record-breaking 73 points. The team's dominance was epitomized by fly-half Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, who delivered two tries and nine conversions for a personal haul of 28 points.
The forwards played a pivotal role in setting up the onslaught, as three of their first four tries came from dominant scrums, further illustrating the foundation that Springbok rugby begins with. The likes of Gerhard Steenekamp, Ethan Hooker, Jasper Wiese, and Morne van den Berg all crossed the line before halftime, securing a statement early on.
The final score of 73-0 marked the biggest margin of defeat Wales has suffered at home, as well as the most points conceded by any team in a match played within the Principality Stadium. This tour has demonstrated that Springbok rugby is not reliant on a fixed lineup but rather thrives on continuity, depth, tactical flexibility, and ruthless execution.
The dominance displayed by South Africa over this European tour raises concerns for the rest of the rugby world: they are no longer just a 'best XV', but a well-rounded squad. With 2025 closing out as world number one once again, the Springboks do not simply rest on reputation; instead, they build upon consistent proof that showcases their true system's strength.
In a staggering display of rugby prowess, the Springboks annihilated Wales at the Principality Stadium on November 29th, leaving the Welsh side reeling with an unprecedented 73-0 defeat. The match was the season's final encounter for both teams as part of the Quilter Nations Series 2025.
The Springbok tour had already showcased their unyielding depth and versatility prior to this showdown. In London, they dispatched Japan 61-7 at Wembley Stadium, with nine tries scored in a dominating performance that highlighted the squad's ability to thrive with varying lineups and players. This momentum was carried forward to Paris, where despite being reduced to 14 men following a red card, the Springboks maintained their composure and clinical execution.
Subsequent wins over Italy, Ireland, and now Wales, have reinforced the team's status as an elite squad rather than just the product of circumstance or a 'best XV'. The Boks utilized this tour to not only consolidate their dominance but also experiment with player rotations, proving that they can adapt without compromising performance. This experimentation resulted in the selection of players carrying a combined 525 Test caps, underscoring the strength and depth within the squad.
The match against Wales itself was marked by an unrelenting display of power and precision, as the Springboks stormed through with 11 tries and scored a record-breaking 73 points. The team's dominance was epitomized by fly-half Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, who delivered two tries and nine conversions for a personal haul of 28 points.
The forwards played a pivotal role in setting up the onslaught, as three of their first four tries came from dominant scrums, further illustrating the foundation that Springbok rugby begins with. The likes of Gerhard Steenekamp, Ethan Hooker, Jasper Wiese, and Morne van den Berg all crossed the line before halftime, securing a statement early on.
The final score of 73-0 marked the biggest margin of defeat Wales has suffered at home, as well as the most points conceded by any team in a match played within the Principality Stadium. This tour has demonstrated that Springbok rugby is not reliant on a fixed lineup but rather thrives on continuity, depth, tactical flexibility, and ruthless execution.
The dominance displayed by South Africa over this European tour raises concerns for the rest of the rugby world: they are no longer just a 'best XV', but a well-rounded squad. With 2025 closing out as world number one once again, the Springboks do not simply rest on reputation; instead, they build upon consistent proof that showcases their true system's strength.
73-0 is insane! south africa is literally crushing it on the rugby field right now 
those forwards are unstoppable 
morne van den berg's tries were so satisfying 
and sachas feinberg-mngomezulu is on fire 
28 points from him? that's insane!!! i think they're proving a lot with this tour, not just being 'the best x' but actually having depth and flexibility in their squad 
it's gonna be tough for other teams to compete against them now 
this season is a whole disaster for them and its not like the springboks are just being lucky or random 
whoever thought they could take on the world and lose 73-0 should get fired 
anyway its not like south africa is gonna stop winning anytime soon, they're like the team to beat 
always 
But hold up, don't we need to acknowledge that Wales is like super proud of getting destroyed by the Springboks? Like, they're not gonna let 73-0 go down without a fight... or at least some good trash talk 
On the other hand, I'm thinking, shouldn't we also be giving props to those South African players who put in that insane performance? I mean, 11 tries is just wild 
Like, can they live up to this hype and not mess it up in future matches? 
11 tries in a single half though, that's insane! 
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. I mean, we all know they've got an incredibly talented squad, but it's the way they're using that talent to fine-tune their strategy that's really key 
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. And the forwards - oh man, the forwards were absolute destruction 
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that's like a completely different game 
. And the way they dismantled Wales, it's like they were playing a different game altogether 
. The depth and versatility of this squad is incredible 
. 2025 is really living up to being the best year for rugby yet 
sachas game was 
anyway i think this tour will change the rugby world landscape who's gonna take them down next? 
The world of rugby is about to get a whole lot harder for everyone else... South Africa just ran up 73-0 against Wales and I'm pretty sure no one is safe from the Springbok's wrath now 
I mean, 73-0? That's just ridiculous! 
Wales must've been like, "What happened to our rugby team?" 
What's next? A Rugby World Cup win? 
It just goes to show that they're a top-notch team with incredible depth and versatility. All those wins against Japan, Italy, Ireland, and now Wales are proof that they can adapt on the fly without compromising their game plan. 
Two tries and 28 points? Unreal! The forwards were instrumental in setting up the attack, especially those scrums. It's like they had an answer to every Welsh attack