South Africa started the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2017-18 on a victorious note after beating New Zealand 24-12 in the Emirates Airline Dubai Rugby Sevens.
Hadleigh Parkes had a memorable debut with a double as Wales ended their autumn international campaign with a 24-22 win over South Africa at Principality Stadium on Saturday.
Scarlets centre Hadleigh Parkes is set to make his debut for Wales after he was named in the starting XV for the final game of the autumn international campaign against South Africa.
Wales will miss the services of Jake Ball and Justin Tipuric for the final game of the autumn international campaign against South Africa due to injuries.
Anthony Belleau's 12 points did not prove enough for France as South Africa managed to beat them 17-18 in tight encounter at Stade de France on Saturday.
World Rugby chairman Bill Beaumont has confirmed France as the host for the 2023 edition of the Rugby World Cup following a voting process in London on Wednesday.
South Africa are likely to be confirmed as the hosts for the 2023 World Cup over Ireland and France as the World Rugby Council converge for a voting process in London on Wednesday.
A dominating performance from Ireland saw them register their biggest win over South Africa as they started the autumn international campaign with a resounding 38-3 victory at Aviva Stadium on Friday.
Munster flanker Tommy O'Donnell is a doubtful starter for Ireland's autumn internationals opener against South Africa at Aviva Stadium following a shoulder injury.
With the World Rugby board recommending South Africa as the host for the 2023 edition of the Rugby World Cup, we take a look at the last time the country staged the tournament in 1995.