Wales Suffer 12th Consecutive Loss to South Africa

Wales suffered their 12th consecutive international defeat, losing 45-12 to South Africa, further intensifying the scrutiny on head coach Warren Gatland. This marks the first calendar year since 1937 that Wales has ended without a single win in Test matches, leading many to believe Gatland's job is precarious. Despite acknowledging his team's lack of performance, Gatland praised their effort and indicated a desire to remain in his position. The Welsh Rugby Union is set to conduct a review, involving independent experts, with a decision on Gatland's future expected by mid-December. The defeat highlighted a stark gap in quality and physicality between Wales and the world champions, with South Africa scoring seven tries, showing Wales' decline in international rugby. While Gatland's future remains uncertain, financial constraints are not expected to influence the WRU's decision-making process.