For 70-odd minutes in Bloemfontein, Wales had barely thrown a punch at the Springboks - let alone landed one.
Struggling to deal with South Africa's aggressive defence, Wales didn't have the power to assert themselves on the gainline. As a result, they struggled to make inroads for much of the match, often resorting to forcing passes in a bid to find the South African edge.
Even with the numerous changes, it was an attacking ploy that South Africa had little trouble dealing with. However, as the match wore on, Wales - like they often have done in the past - resembled a discarded piece of chewing gum.
