Wales were condemned to the ignominy of a winless 2024 as world champions South Africa proved much too good for Warren Gatland’s embattled side. The hosts have looked completely bereft of confidence and belief as their losing streak has reached a record-breaking 11 games and they never felt likely to challenge a Springboks side who concluded an unbeaten Autumn Nations Series.

World champions South Africa canter to seven-try victory in Cardiff as defeat sees Wales end 2024 without a single Test victory; Warren Gatland refuses to be drawn on future as pressure mounts on his

A wounded Wales face the toughest of tasks against South Africa as Warren Gatland’s side welcome the world champions to Cardiff. An 11th defeat in a row against Australia condemned Wales to the worst run in their history,