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Battling Wales go down

Wales were thwarted in their attempt to topple world champions South Africa - despite a spirited fightback at the Millennium Stadium.

Substitute fly-half James Hook kicked four second-half penalties as Wales recovered from 20-3 adrift but centre Jean de Villiers' try - he intercepted a Hook pass - ultimately saw South Africa home to a 20-15 victory.

Wing Leigh Halfpenny also kicked a penalty for Wales, but de Villiers and his fellow centre Adrian Jacobs scored tries for the visitors - with Ruan Pienaar slotting 10 points.

It was South Africa's 10th successive victory over Wales.

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