2002 Wales rugby union tour of South Africa
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The 2002 Wales rugby union tour of South Africa was a series of matches played in June 2002 in South Africa by Wales national rugby union team.
Only two test matches were played; Wales lost both.
First test
In the first test, Wales led after the first 20 minutes, but tries from Marius Joubert and Bobby Skinstad gave the first advantage (15-11) for the victorious Springboks.[1]
8 June 2002
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34–19 | ![]() |
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Try: Joubert Skinstad Matfield Penalty try Rautenbach Con: Pretorius (3) Pen: Pretorius |
Report | Try: C. Morgan R. Williams Pen: Jones (2) Drop: Jones |
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Second Test
Wales again lost, but played a "fiercely contested" match according to BBC Sport.[2] The tour showed the improvement that the coach Steve Hansen was waiting for.[3]
15 June 2002
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19–8 | ![]() |
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Try: Russell Davidson Pen: Pretorius (3) |
Report | Try: Charvis Pen: Jones |
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References
- ^ "Brave Wales downed by Boks". BBC Sport. 8 June 2002. Retrieved 7 December 2016.
- ^ "Wales go down fighting". BBC Sport. 15 June 2002. Retrieved 7 December 2016.
- ^ "Hansen happy with Wales progress". BBC Sport. 15 June 2002. Retrieved 7 December 2016.
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