RFC Verdict
Wales defeated South Africa by 31 points, 50–19.
| Winner | Wales |
|---|---|
| Margin | 31 |
| Verified score | 50–19 |
WXV 2026
Full Time
🏴
WAL
Wales
50–19
🇿🇦
RSA
South Africa
DateSeptember 18, 2026
VenueCardiff Arms Park, Cardiff, Wales
Full Match Replay
RFC INTELLIGENCE ENGINE 2.0
DATA-BACKEDMatch Intelligence
Verified rugby data, translated into context.
Inside the Numbers
69 total points were scored.
Wales scored 72% of the match points.
The total was 12.2 points above the competition average of 56.8.
| Total points | 69 |
|---|---|
| Margin | 31 |
Form Guide
Wales: L W
South Africa: W W L
| Window | Latest five completed matches in this competition |
|---|---|
| Key | W win, D draw, L loss |
Records & Milestones
RFC currently has 3 completed meetings between these teams available in this dataset.
| Recorded meetings | 3 |
|---|---|
| Scope | All synchronized RFC competitions |
Key Battle
Wales’s attack (37.0 points per match) against South Africa’s defence (26.3 conceded per match) is the clearest data-backed matchup.
| Wales points for | 37 |
|---|---|
| Wales points against | 22.5 |
| South Africa points for | 26.7 |
| South Africa points against | 26.3 |
What This Means
Wales is now 1-0-1 in this competition.
South Africa is now 2-0-1 in this competition and on a 2-match winning run.
| Scope | Current competition record after this result |
|---|
What’s Next
Wales next faces Japan — Sat, Oct 24, 2026 4:30 AM.
South Africa next faces Ireland — Sat, Oct 24, 2026 8:00 AM.
| Source | Verified competition schedule |
|---|
RFC Match Insight
RFC currently has 3 completed meetings between Wales and South Africa available in this dataset.
- Definition
- Recorded meetings
- Source
- RFC verified match data and calculations
- Scope
- Match: Wales vs South Africa
- Method
- Counts completed meetings between two teams.
- Confidence
- Deterministic
- Calculated
- 2026-10-08 16:09:09 UTC
Data used
| Meetings | 3 |
|---|---|
| Home Team | Wales |
| Away Team | South Africa |
Their recorded meetings average 65.7 combined points.
- Definition
- Meeting scoring average
- Source
- RFC verified match data and calculations
- Scope
- Match: Wales vs South Africa
- Method
- Calculates average combined points across recorded meetings.
- Confidence
- Deterministic
- Calculated
- 2026-10-08 16:09:09 UTC
Data used
| Combined Points | 197 |
|---|---|
| Meetings | 3 |
| Average | 65.7 |
RFC Match Centre
Full TimeMatch Details
DateSeptember 18, 2026Match date
VenueCardiff Arms Park, Cardiff, WalesMatch venue
StatusFull TimeFinal whistle
The officiating team
5 officialsMatch Officials
RefereeElla GoldsmithLead match official
Assistant Referee 1Ruairidh Campbell
Assistant Referee 2Rebecca Piddlesden
TV Match OfficialStefano Penne
Foul Play Review Officer (FPRO)Paul Haycock
Wales
Starting XV
- –Sean LynnHead Coach
- 1Maisie DaviesProp
- 2Kelsey JonesHooker
- 3
- 4Branwen MetcalfeLock
- 5Georgia EvansLock
- 6Kate WilliamsFlanker
- 7Alex CallenderFlanker
- 8Bryonie KingNumber 8
- 9Seren LockwoodScrum Half
- 10Keira BevanFly Half
- 11Amy WilliamsWing
- 12Freya BellCentre
- 13Courtney KeightCentre
- 14Seren SingletonWing
- 15Lisa NeumannFull Back
Replacements
- 16Shanelle WilliamsReplacement
- 17Gwenllian PyrsReplacement
- 18Elan JonesReplacement
- 19Gwen CrabbReplacement
- 20Jorja AionoReplacement
- 21Alisha JoyceReplacement
- 22Lleucu GeorgeReplacement
- 23Jenna De VeraReplacement
South Africa
Starting XV
- –Franzel SeptemberHead Coach
- –Laurian Johannes-HauptHead Coach
- 1
- 2Lindelwa GwalaHooker
- 3Babalwa LatshaProp
- 4Vainah UbisiLock
- 5Danelle LochnerLock
- 6Sizophila SolontsiFlanker
- 7Catha JacobsFlanker
- 8Logan WelmanNumber 8
- 9Felicia JacobsScrum Half
- 10Libbie Janse van RensburgFly Half
- 11Ayanda MalingaWing
- 12Aphiwe NgwevuCentre
- 13Maceala SamboyaCentre
- 14Maria TshirembaWing
- 15Byrhandre DolfFull Back
Replacements
- 16Micke GunterReplacement
- 17Xoliswa KhuzwayoReplacement
- 18Nombuyekezo MdlikiReplacement
- 19Nomsa MokwaiReplacement
- 20Aseza HeleReplacement
- 21Sinelitha NoxekeReplacement
- 23Patience MokoneReplacement
- 24Jacomina CilliersReplacement
6′
🏉
Try5–0
Courtney KeightWales7′
◆
Conversion7–0
Freya BellWales10′
🏉
Try12–0
Sisilia TuipulotuWales11′
◆
Conversion14–0
Freya BellWales17′
🏉
Try14–5
Felicia JacobsSouth Africa18′
◆
Missed Conversion14–5
Byrhandre DolfSouth Africa21′
🏉
Try19–5
Seren LockwoodWales21′
🟨
Yellow Card19–5
Lindelwa GwalaSouth Africa22′
◆
Missed Conversion19–5
Freya BellWales25′
🏉
Try24–5
Maisie DaviesWales26′
◆
Conversion26–5
Freya BellWales32′
◆
Replacement On - Removed for HIA26–5
Lleucu GeorgeWales32′
◆
Replacement Off - Removed for HIA26–5
Seren LockwoodWales33′
🏉
Try31–5
Kelsey JonesWales34′
◆
Missed Conversion31–5
Freya BellWales35′
🟥
Red Card31–5
Danelle LochnerSouth Africa38′
🏉
Try36–5
Lisa NeumannWales39′
◆
Conversion38–5
Freya BellWales42′
🏉
Try43–5
Sisilia TuipulotuWales43′
◆
Conversion45–5
Freya BellWales50′
🏉
Try45–10
Maria TshirembaSouth Africa50′
◆
Conversion45–12
Byrhandre DolfSouth Africa55′
🏉
Try45–17
Maceala SamboyaSouth Africa56′
◆
Conversion45–19
Byrhandre DolfSouth Africa69′
🏉
Try50–19
Alex CallenderWales70′
◆
Missed Conversion50–19
Freya BellWalesWalesAnimated Team ComparisonSouth Africa
OverviewTeam comparison
Points
0VS0
WALRSA
Tries
0VS0
WALRSA
KickingTeam comparison
Conversions
0VS0
WALRSA
DisciplineTeam comparison
Yellow Cards
0VS0
WALRSA
Red Cards
0VS0
WALRSA
Wales
PlayerMinPtsCarMetresTkls
South Africa
PlayerMinPtsCarMetresTkls
Meetings currently recorded by RFC
2Meetings
1Wales wins
0Draws
1South Africa wins
Recent meetings
WalesSeptember 18, 2026 · WXV 2026 · Cardiff Arms Park, Cardiff, Wales
50 – 19South AfricaWalesJuly 18, 2026 · Nations Championship 2026 · Hollywoodbets Kings Park, Durban, South Africa
0 – 43South AfricaCommunity
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