History Of Rugby Union Matches Between South Africa And Wales
South Africa and Wales have competed against each other in rugby union since 1906. Of the 26 matches played to date, South Africa have won 24, with one draw and one loss. Since 2007, the winner has been awarded the Prince William Cup, which was created to celebrate 100 years of rugby between the two nations.
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