LIVE: Wales vs. South Africa

12′ Player substituted – Ross Moriarty , Wales 12′ Substitute on – Aaron Wainwright , Wales 12′ Player substituted – RG Snyman , South Africa 12′ Substitute on – Eben Etzebeth , South Africa 11′ 7-0 Conversion – Gareth Anscombe , Wales 10′ “Wales, Wales” sings the Cardiff crowd. They’re trying to get behind their side, who are in possession in the South Africa 22. Jonathan Davies nearly through on the blindside. Then George North is swallowed up on the right flank. Brilliant work from Jenkins – the late stand-in at flanker – and he offloads to Tomas Francis! TRY WALES! Wow, brilliant work from the two forwards, with Jenkins in particular making a superb dummy and dart before offloading to Francis. Great try. 10′ 5-0 Try – Tomas Francis , Wales 7′ That advantage expires, and now South Africa have their own knock-on advantage. Back they go for that one, after everything gets stymied in midfield. There is a tension to this match, that’s for sure, and a mark of respect between the two sides. 6′ Wales finally getting some possession in the South African half, having been on the back foot for most of the proceedings so far. Strong defensive line from the Boks, however, and eventually its a deep crossfield kick towards George North that is needed to try and inject some pace. Knock on by South Africa in the ensuing play, and Wales have the advantage. 4′ Ooft – very nearly a try for Du Toit, who steps on the whitewash on the left wing before dotting down in the corner. Narrow escape for Wales, and a promising start for South Africa. 2′ Not much yet in the early going, a few high balls and a lot of mutual respect clearly between two sides who have had very encouraging years. 1′ And we are underway! 1′ The anthems are done, and we are nearly ready for kick-off in Cardiff. 1′ There are two late changes to the line-ups. Dan Lydiate is out for Wales, replaced by Ellis Jenkins at flanker, while South Africa have lost Sibusiso Nkosi, Cheslin Kolbe will take his spot in the starting XV with Damian Willemse providing cover on the bench. 1′ Hello and welcome to ESPN’s live coverage of Wales versus South Africa. 1′ 0-0 Start of first half