The Springboks' miserable rugby year had a fitting end on Saturday, with a severely depleted team losing to Wales 27-13 to complete a clean sweep of test defeats on their European tour. Successive losses to England, Italy, and now Wales left South Africa with a record of eight losses in its last nine test matches. South Africa fielded its most inexperienced backline in 22 years, owning just 40 caps, and it showed: Wales' try-line wasn't close to being breached until Cassiem's try in the 70th minute. Despite rarely getting into Wales' 22, South Africa somehow was still in the game with 10 minutes left after Cassiem barged over following an attacking maul. He said South Africa will "critically review our selection policy relating to overseas-based players," potentially providing a deeper playing pool for the national team.

Source: New Zealand Herald November 26, 2016 19:53 UTC