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Thomas determined to make an impression

BLUES hooker Rhys Thomas lands in South Africa this morning determined to grab his big chance with Wales as the fall-out continues from Saturday’s defeat in Bloemfontein. Read

Shaun living with history of Lions

SHAUN EDWARDS is an avid student of history – and he is turning his attention to the rich Welsh heritage with the British and Irish Lions. Read

Trio in line to contest two posts

THREE WELSHMEN have emerged as the front-runners to be the Welsh Rugby Union’s new coach and rugby development managers. Read

No sign of party like it was 1999

IT WAS just like 1999 – apart from the result, unfortunately. Read

Gat's 'Bok to reality with a bump

WARREN GATLAND tasted defeat for the first time as Wales coach as his Grand Slam winners were unable to back up their pre-match talk on the high Veldt. Read

‘We're on a sharp learning curve’ - Howley

ROB Howley refused to take any positives from Wales’ defeat against the world champions South Africa. Read

Captain marvels at Boks victory

SPRINGBOKS skipper John Smit hailed his new-look team’s demolition of Six Nations champions Wales as a “phenomenal” performance. Read

This is a testing time for my boys - Gatland

WARREN GATLAND pulled no punches after his first defeat as coach and claimed Wales had been ‘humiliated’ by the reigning world champions South Africa. Read

We made mistakes and were punished

RYAN JONES called for his players to take a long, hard look at themselves after his first defeat as Wales captain. Read

We’re pretty down – Roberts

JAMIE ROBERTS was a dejected figure last night, despite having scored his first international try. Read

Wales thrashed by Boks in first Test

South Africa 43-17 Wales. The so-called battle of the hemispheres turned into a South African procession in Bloemfontein this afternoon, as Wales’ Grand Slam glory was consigned well and truly to the history books. Read

Little star Shane big talent on world stage

CHESTER Williams was the little man who broke the mould at the 1995 World Cup, so you could say he’s well placed to pass judgement on Shane Williams. Read

‘Mummy’s boys’ are now grown up

WARREN GATLAND last night insisted Wales have banished their “mummy’s boys” reputation on the world stage and vowed to force South Africa to give our game a whole new level of respect. Read

Wales are looking for respect

IF you were looking for the perfect illustration of the mood within the Welsh camp this week, it came at the end of Thursday’s final training session in Cape Town. Read

Shane Williams out to make history

SHANE WILLIAMS says the Wales class of 2008 have set their sights on achieving something in South Africa today not even the greats of our proud rugby past managed. Read

Wales given huge boost by absence of big three

MIKE RUDDOCK believes new coach Peter de Villiers’ controversial Springbok team selection has played right into Wales’ hands as they stand on the verge of history today. Read

Chavhanga warning from Chester

SOUTH AFRICA legend Chester Williams has warned Shane Williams to forget about Bryan Habana. Read

Cooper looking for Wales lift

GARETH COOPER goes in today’s first Test with South Africa in Bloemfontein candidly admitting his confidence is low. Read

Let’s act like champs, urges Shanklin

TOM SHANKLIN has laid down the law to his Wales team-mates as they bid to make history in South Africa today, telling them: “We have to perform like champions.” Read