Former England boss Clive Woodward says Wales will be 'full of beans' going into the decider against the Springboks in Cape Town after getting a historic victory in Bloemfontein.
, Woodward said: “Wales have produced an astonishing turnaround. They were very poor in the Six Nations and lost at home to Italy for the first time, so to beat the world champions in their own backyard is a remarkable feat.
“I think Wayne Pivac should get a pat on the back. He had a lot of confidence going to South Africa and spoke openly about that. I’m sure I wasn’t the only one to think that confidence was misplaced, but Pivac and his team have delivered. They should have won the first Test and then claimed the second.
“Some will point out South Africa’s 14 changes and say Wales were given a chance, but that was still a very strong Springboks side, with Eben Etzebeth and Handre Pollard. Any team that can bring in the best player in the Premiership in Andre Esterhuizen has serious quality. Well done Wales. Now, go and finish the job.
“That’s why Saturday’s results were so important, especially because the wins were away from home. England, Ireland, Wales and Scotland will be full of beans and all four countries now have series deciders on the cards this weekend.”
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