South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus praised all 52 players he employed in a stunning season for not losing momentum as they wrapped up the year with a 45-12 victory over Wales on Saturday.

Rassie backs star to bring a unique physicality and a powerful kicking game to the Springboks in their upcoming clash against Wales.

The world champions were excellent at times in this encounter where they dominated possession and territory and forced Wales into more than 200 tackles. But as good as they were f

Rassie Erasmus has locked horns with Warren Gatland on more than one occasion, but the South African coach has pleaded with the Welsh public to show his opposite number “some respect” as they prepare for what is being touted as his final game.

Warren Gatland said he wants to remain Wales coach despite a disastrous year in which his side have lost all 11 Tests they have played, but admitted his future was uncertain in the wake of Saturday's 45-12 loss to South Africa in Cardiff.

Warren Gatland said he wanted to remain Wales coach despite a disastrous year in which his side have lost all 11 tests they have played, but admitted his future was uncertain in the wake of Saturday’s 45-12 loss to South Africa in Cardiff.