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Here’s a wrap of the top headlines and columns from around Britain in reaction to South Africa’s victory over Wales in Cardiff for the first time since 2013.

Telegraph – South Africa clinical

The Telegraph claims Boks were ‘miles off their best’ in squeaking past Wales, but clinical enough when it mattered.

The Scotsman – South Africa will be even tougher

The Scotsman looks ahead to this weekend’s clash. It leads with Gregor Townsend bracing his side for a physical onslaught.

Wales Online – Kolisi walks referee tightrope

Wales Online continues to fan the flames of the Springboks’ perceived war on referees, taking issue with how Kolisi interacted with referee Paul Williams.

The Times – Wales fall at finishing line

The Times heralded Saturday’s match as a ‘fantastic and passionate occasion’, but stated Wales simply did not have enough pedigree to overcome the world champions.