Wales v South Africa: As a neutral fan, it was privilege to see two terrific sides give it their all




Wales and South Africa served up a titanic tussle at the Principality Stadium as both sides gave it their all.
The loyal and passionate home support were left disappointed, but there is no shame in losing to the world champions.
It has been quite a year for Wales, winning the Six Nations title and reaching the last 16 of the World Cup, and they can be proud of their efforts against the mighty Springboks.
Here are some reasons why it was such a privilege to be there:
The atmosphere was electric
The crowd were in full voice from the first whistle to the last, creating a fantastic atmosphere.
It was a real privilege to be a part of such a passionate and knowledgeable crowd.
The rugby was of the highest quality
Both teams played with great skill and passion, and the game was a credit to the sport.
There were some stunning tries scored, and the defence from both sides was outstanding.
The Springboks showed why they are the world champions
South Africa were simply too strong for Wales on the day.
They were more physical, more clinical and more experienced.
They are a worthy world champion, and Wales can take pride in giving them a real test.
Wales can be proud of their performance
Even though they lost, Wales can be proud of their performance.
They played with great heart and determination, and they never gave up.
They can hold their heads high, and they will be back stronger next time.
It was a great day for rugby
It was a great day for rugby, and it was a privilege to be a part of it.
The game was played in a great spirit, and both teams showed great respect for each other.
It was a reminder of why rugby is such a great sport.
I would like to thank both teams for giving us such a memorable game.