Wales 47-57 South Africa: Hosts beaten in Commonwealth Games warm-up

Wales fell to a second successive defeat by South Africa in Cardiff, losing 57-47 as they warmed up for the Commonwealth Games.

On Tuesday the hosts were beaten 61-44 by South Africa.

The scores were level at 14-14 after the first quarter, while Wales outscored their opponents in the final quarter.

But it was South Africa who claimed victory in the first of two meetings between the nations.

Wales are ranked eighth in the world while South Africa are fifth.

Wales' first Commonwealth Games opponents are Jamaica, who they face on 29 July.

This article originally appeared on BBC Sport

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