In the end, it wasn’t to be. Wales lost the series-deciding third Test against South Africa in Capetown – and never really looked like winning.
While Wayne Pivac’s men trailed only 17-14 after 48 minutes, in truth the final score flattered them.
The Springboks made their power tell, with tries from Handre Pollard, Bongi Mbonambi and Siya Kolisi all coming as a result of sheer brute force.