History of rugby union matches between South Africa and Wales
South Africa and Wales have competed against each other in rugby union since 1906. Of the 32 matches played to date, South Africa have won 28, with one draw and three wins for Wales. They are also the only team to win an away match between the sides, having won 15 times in Wales. South Africa have won all ten of their home games. Since 2007, the winner has been awarded the Prince William Cup, which was created to celebrate 100 years of rugby between the two nations.
Summary
Overview
Details | Played | Won by![]() |
Won by![]() |
Drawn | South Africa points | Wales points |
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In South Africa | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 415 | 156 |
In Wales | 19 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 367 | 275 |
Neutral venue | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 68 | 55 |
Overall | 32 | 28 | 3 | 1 | 850 | 486 |
Records
Note: Date shown in brackets indicates when the record was or last set.
Record | South Africa | Wales |
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Longest winning streak | 16 (26 November 2000–29 November 2014) | 1 (26 November 2016–Present) |
Largest points for | ||
Home | 96 (27 June 1998) | 36 (6 November 2004) |
Away | 38 (6 November 2004) | 30 (21 June 2014) |
Largest winning margin | ||
Home | 83 (27 June 1998) | 14 (26 November 2016) |
Away | 22 (24 November 2007) | N/A |
Results
No. | Date | Venue | Score | Winner | Competition |
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32 | 26 November 2016 | Principality Stadium, Cardiff | 27–13 | ![]() |
2016 Autumn International |
31 | 17 October 2015 | Twickenham Stadium, London, England | 23–19 | ![]() |
2015 Rugby World Cup Quarter-final |
30 | 29 November 2014 | Millennium Stadium, Cardiff | 12–6 | ![]() |
2014 Autumn International |
29 | 21 June 2014 | Mbombela Stadium, Nelspruit | 31–30 | ![]() |
Welsh Tour to South Africa |
28 | 14 June 2014 | Growthpoint Kings Park, Durban | 38–16 | ![]() | |
27 | 9 November 2013 | Millennium Stadium, Cardiff | 15–24 | ![]() |
2013 Autumn International |
26 | 11 September 2011 | Wellington Regional Stadium, Wellington | 17–16 | ![]() |
2011 Rugby World Cup |
25 | 13 November 2010 | Millennium Stadium, Cardiff | 25–29 | ![]() |
2010 Autumn Internationals |
24 | 5 June 2010 | Millennium Stadium, Cardiff | 31–34 | ![]() |
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23 | 8 November 2008 | Millennium Stadium, Cardiff | 15–20 | ![]() |
2008 Autumn Internationals |
22 | 14 June 2008 | Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria | 37–21 | ![]() |
Welsh tour to South Africa |
21 | 7 June 2008 | Vodacom Park, Bloemfontein | 43–17 | ![]() | |
20 | 24 November 2007 | Millennium Stadium, Cardiff | 12–34 | ![]() |
2007 Autumn Internationals |
19 | 19 November 2005 | Millennium Stadium, Cardiff | 16–33 | ![]() |
2005 Autumn Internationals |
18 | 6 November 2004 | Millennium Stadium, Cardiff | 36–38 | ![]() |
2004 Autumn Internationals |
17 | 26 June 2004 | Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria | 53–18 | ![]() |
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16 | 15 June 2002 | Newlands, Cape Town | 19–8 | ![]() |
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15 | 8 June 2002 | Vodacom Park, Bloemfontein | 34–19 | ![]() |
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14 | 26 November 2000 | Millennium Stadium, Cardiff | 13–23 | ![]() |
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13 | 26 June 1999 | Millennium Stadium, Cardiff | 29–19 | ![]() |
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12 | 14 November 1998 | Wembley Stadium, England | 20–28 | ![]() |
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11 | 27 June 1998 | Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria | 96–13 | ![]() |
Welsh tour to South Africa |
10 | 15 December 1996 | National Stadium, Cardiff | 20–37 | ![]() |
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9 | 2 September 1995 | Ellis Park, Johannesburg | 40–11 | ![]() |
Welsh tour to South Africa |
8 | 26 November 1994 | National Stadium, Cardiff | 12–20 | ![]() |
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7 | 24 January 1970 | National Stadium, Cardiff | 6–6 | draw | |
6 | 23 May 1964 | Kings Park, Durban | 24–3 | ![]() |
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5 | 3 December 1960 | National Stadium, Cardiff | 0–3 | ![]() |
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4 | 22 December 1951 | Cardiff Arms Park, Cardiff | 3–6 | ![]() |
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3 | 5 December 1931 | St. Helen's, Swansea | 3–8 | ![]() |
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2 | 14 December 1912 | Cardiff Arms Park, Cardiff | 0–3 | ![]() |
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1 | 1 December 1906 | St. Helen's, Swansea | 0–11 | South Africa |
(Source:[1])
References
- ↑ "South Africa". WALES STATS: COUNTRY BY COUNTRY BREAKDOWN. Welsh Rugby Union. Retrieved 14 November 2011.
External links
- "Pick and Go Test match results database". lassen.co.nz.
- "world Rugby Live".
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