Wales Player Ratings v South Africa
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Wales Player Ratings v South Africa
South Africa battled into the final of the Rugby World Cup as Handre Pollard's pinpoint kicking earned a 19-16 victory over Wales in a semi-final of attrition in Yokohama.
Here is how we rated Wales in the semi-final:
1. Wyn Jones - 6
Nice turnover when SA were piling on the pressure but battled a bit against the Boks pack.
2. Ken Owens - 7
13/13 off the line out. Work rate was exceptional, especially before Wales' try were he carried numerous times in short succession.
3. Tomas Francis - 5
Taken off injured after a massive hit, solid otherwise.
4. Jake Ball - 6
Strong carrying from the lock. Got stuck into the rucks but only lasted 60 minutes.
5. Alun-Wyn Jones - 7
Not to be for Wales' talisman today. Worked hard for his team as ever, called the lineout superbly.
6. Aaron Wainwright - 6
Work rate was very good around the park. Some big hits.
7. Justin Tipuric - 6
As per worked hard, with a 100% tackle success rate, less effective on attack.
8. Ross Moriarty - 7.5
Under immense pressure from the SA scrum did brilliant to offload to help setup Adams' try. Carried strong with 16 in total.
9. Gareth Davies - 4
Not his usual self, failed to control the game with his box kicks. Missed 3 tackles also. Taken off just after half time.
10. Dan Biggar - 6
Solid under the high ball and from the tee. Poor tackle technique for De Allende's try.
11. Josh Adams - 7
Went over for a crucial score in the corner to help his side get level, made 50 running metres and was dangerous with the little ball he saw.
12. Hadleigh Parkes - 5
Pretty quiet throughout, made 6 tackles and won his side a turnover.
13. Jonathan Davies - 6
Some solid hands led to Adams try in the corner, otherwise a quiet game.
14. George North - 5
Gutting for North to be taken off injured just before half time. Looked bright before the injury.
15. Leigh Halfpenny - 7.5
Tough conversion from the corner to get his side level. Really good under the high ball.
Bossed Wales backfield giving the Boks kickers little space to work with.
