Wales thrashed in South Africa

Updated 17.16 Sat Jun 07 2008
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Warren Gatland has suffered his first defeat as Wales rugby coach.

The Grand Slam winners were thrashed 43-17 by world champions South Africa in Bloemfontein.

"We are a little embarrassed by that performance" - Warren Gatland

The home team scored four tries, while Wales only managed two, from Jamie Roberts and Shane Williams.

Gatland said: "There were a few opportunities we didn't take and a few soft penalties that we gave away.

"In the first half we could have been in it by taking those chances but we were physically dominated by a better side.

"We're a little embarrassed by that performance."

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