Wales 16-52 South Africa LIVE RESULT: Warren Gatland's side on end of THRASHING in Rugby World Cup warm-up

SOUTH AFRICA thrashed Wales in their Rugby world Cup warm-up clash.

The reigning world champs ran in EIGHT tries including a penalty try to reek havoc on Warren Gatland's preparations for the big tournament next month.

And stick with us here on SunSport as we also bring you all the updates from Ireland vs England up next.

• Springboks fire warning to the world

  South Africa have shown today that they do not plan to give up their World Cup crown easily.

  They seem to have added more to their game since they won the trophy.

  Always known as a strong, tough team they seem to have added that x-factor to their game.

  This could be bad news for everyone else in next month's World Cup.

• Sobering defeat for Welsh dragons

  Things were looking up for Welsh rugby after their recent double header against England.

  They played two games which they arguably should have won, losing the second in disappointing fashion.

  However, the humbling heavy defeat today will get the coaches back to the drawing board once again.

• South African open play dominance

  One thing that can be learnt from today is how open Wales are to fast, open play rugby.

  South Africa were able to draw in the challenges before releasing the ball, taking numbers out of the game.

  When they did so, it left them with an overload on the flanks that the Welsh could not deal with.

• Wales need new attacking playbook

  Gatland's side are struggling to convert pressure into points.

  So often they are working through the phases with the opponents try line in sight.

  But all too often it does not lead to a try.

• Gatland with work to do

  Warren Gatland was quoted as saying his side do better when going into games as underdogs.

  It did not work for them today.

  Once he has decided upon his strongest side for the World Cup, they will need to work on phases of their game to surprise all in France.

• Springboks show true class

  South Africa showed why they are the reigning champions today.

  Despite not being favourites for the World Cup next month, they have shown why they will still take some beating.

  Their rugby today was devastating at times, a mixture of brute strength and pace......it will be difficult to stop.

• FT: Wales 16-52 South Africa

  The referee brings the game to a close.

  It is a record points win for the Springboks.

  Tough day at the office for Wales.

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  79. Wales manage to send the ball back downfield.

  The Springboks come straight back at them.

  Libbok with a deft chip forward but Wales take the ball well.

  The referee brings it back for a South African penalty.

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  77. The Springboks just do not give up.

  They drive towards the Welsh line once again.

  Wales are trying their hardest to keep them out.

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  75. Wales will be happy to hear the final whistle now.

  This has been a harsh lesson this afternoon.

  It shows how much work is to be done if they want to be amongst the rugby heavyweights once again.

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  73. The fans finally have something to cheer.

  As they work through the phases on the Springbok tryline, eventually Sam Parry goes over in the corner.

  Meanwhile, Cai Evans sends a great kick through the uprights, showing some of his dad's form with that one.

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  71. Dyer and Willemse go off nursing head wounds after a collision.

  The South African is shown a yellow card for his troubles.

  No sooner has he scored a try, he is sent to the sin bin, via the treatment room.

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  69. The Springboks hit the half century mark.

  Some great driving and quick passing opens it up and Libbok goes for a long pass to Willemse.

  He runs in unopposed to go over the line.

  Libbok converts under the post once again.

• Try - Damian Willemse (South Africa)

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  67. Kolbe is fouled as he is taken down in the air.

  South Africa utilise the penalty to kick for touch.

  Chance for the visitors to score another try.

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  65. This is already South Africa's biggest win in Wales.

  Unless Warren Gatland's side can dig deep, this could get much worse.

  'Boke, boke, boke' is the chant from the stands.

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  63. South Africa are penalised for tackling when the Welsh player was in the air.

  Kolbe is the man penalised, it was Kolisi of course who came off at half time following his comeback from injury.

  Well done to those who spotted it.

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  61. You may do well to bet on the Springboks to defend their crown.

  As Williams looks to play a no-look pass, Moodie steals it and runs through unopposed.

  Libbok has another easy conversion under the posts.

• Try - Canan Moodie (South Africa)

• Wales 9-38 South Africa

  59. This is turning into a rout now.

  South Africa are showing why they are world champions.

  Great strength from the set piece to power their way over the Welsh try line.

  Libbok converts in front of the posts.

• Try - Pieter-Steph du Toit (South Africa)

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  57. South Africa take advantage of a penalty to kick long into Welsh territory.

  It takes the Springboks to within five metres of the Wales line.

  The visitors are hungry for more tries.

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  55. Wales will be concerned with the lack of potency of their attack.

  They were the lowest point scorers in last season's Six Nations.

  Gatland's side have failed to convert possession to points in some dangerous positions today.

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  53. As South Africa steal the ball with du Toit, he does not have the legs to go the length of the pitch.

  He hands it off to Jesse Kriel and the two Welsh players cannot catch him.

  Libbok converts to add some real distance between the two sides.