/ 11 September 2011

Hougaard try gives Boks tight win over Wales

Replacement winger Francois Hougaard scored a late try to give world champions South Africa a nail-biting 17-16 victory over Wales in their rugby World Cup Pool D clash on Sunday.

Frans Steyn also scored a tries for the Springboks, with flyhalf Moren Steyn converting both tries and adding a penalty.

Wales fullback James Hook slotted three penalties and converted rampaging number eight Toby Faletau’s try.

Hook, however missed a late penalty, while flyhalf Rhys Priestland also missed a dropgoal attempt that would have given the Wales only their second victory over South Africa. – Reuters