Ryan Elias’s late try earns Wales win over South Africa in Washington

• South Africa 20-22 Wales
• Win is first for Wales over Springboks away from Cardiff

This was the match barely anyone in the American capital knew was happening, the Washington Post failing to carry a single word to preview Wales’s clash against South Africa. With both sides fielding youthful teams, critics had slammed the encounter pre-match as a money-spinning PR stunt which devalued international rugby.

But there are always two sides to every coin and in time this game – which Wales edged thanks to Ryan Elias’s dramatic late try – will do the younger players on both sides the world of good in their career development. It was some finale.

Continue reading...

from The Guardian https://ift.tt/2HewOPn