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South Africa vow to be 'silent bullies' and 'inflict pain' on Wales in second Test showdown

South Africa prop Trevor Nyakane has vowed his side are preparing to 'inflict pain' on Wales in the second Test in Bloemfontein this weekend.

The 33-year-old was not involved in the dramatic first Test, which ended 32-39 at Loftus Versfeld, and is one of 14 changes to the starting line-up as the show rolls into the Toyota Stadium. Much of the narrative among locals this week has been of how Dan Biggar and his side got under the skin of their hosts in the series opener.

Inspirational leader Siya Kolisi, who has been rested this week, admitted he acted out of character during the match as the Springboks looked flustered in the opening 40 minutes. Wales skipper Biggar asked: "I’m not quite sure what people expected from us, just roll the carpet out and applaud them off the pitch?"

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