South Africa v Wales: Alex Cuthbert ruled out of third Test in Cape Town
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Alex Cuthbert won his 52nd Wales cap before being forced off in Bloemfontein
Summer Tour, Third Test: South Africa v Wales |
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Venue: DHL Stadium, Cape Town Date: Saturday, 16 July Kick-off: 16:05 BST |
Coverage: Live radio commentary on BBC Radio Wales Extra - available via BBC Sounds, 882 MW and BBC Sport Online, Radio Cymru plus live text and match report on the BBC Sport website |
Wales wing Alex Cuthbert has been ruled out of the deciding third Test against South Africa with a shoulder injury.
Cuthbert, 32, suffered the injury during the first half of the 13-12 second Test win in Bloemfontein.
His replacement Josh Adams scored the late try that was converted by Gareth Anscombe to win the game.
Captain Dan Biggar and prop Dillon Lewis have not yet been ruled out of the Cape Town match after suffering injuries in the second Test.
Fly-half Biggar suffered a shoulder injury in Bloemfontein while Lewis also picked up an arm problem in the second half.
No replacement will be flown out by Wales for Cuthbert with Adams in contention to start against the Springboks in the series decider after South Africa won the opening match in Pretoria.