World champions South Africa produced one of the most dominant displays in Test rugby history, hammering Wales 73-0 and handing the hosts their worst-ever home defeat.
Eleven tries, zero points conceded, and total control from the first whistle to the last the Springboks reminded everyone why they sit at No. 1 in the world.
Record-Breaking Rout
- Biggest ever defeat for Wales on home soil
- First time Wales have been nilled at Principality Stadium in the professional era
- 13 wins from 15 Tests in 2025 for the four-time world champions
The victory locks South Africa top spot in the global rankings heading into the 2027 Rugby World Cup draw.
Late Drama: Etzebeth Sees Red
The only blemish came in the dying minutes when veteran lock Eben Etzebeth was shown a straight red for an eye-area offence. He now faces a disciplinary panel and a likely lengthy ban — the third Springbok second-row dismissed this November.
Erasmus: “The red card was fair”
Head coach Rassie Erasmus didn’t dodge the issue post-match: “I believe the red was correct. We never want to win like that. Discipline has to be better.”
The Springboks end the year as undisputed kings of rugby, but with a clear warning light flashing over player conduct.
