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Nations Championship Round Three: Springboks host Wales in Durban as first-leg climax looms

The Springboks host Wales in Durban on Saturday, 18 July in the final round of the Nations Championship's first leg, with the north and south level at six wins apiece heading into the weekend.

The Springboks host Wales in Durban on Saturday, 18 July in the penultimate match of Round Three — the final round of the Nations Championship's first leg.

Heading into the weekend, the north and south are level at six wins apiece, though the northern hemisphere sides hold a points advantage (399 to 377) and a try-scoring edge (57 to 53).

Elsewhere in the round, the All Blacks host Ireland at Eden Park, Japan face France in Tokyo, Australia take on Italy in Joe Schmidt's last match before Les Kiss takes over, Fiji host Scotland at Murrayfield, and Argentina face England in Santiago del Estero. The round concludes with that Argentina–England fixture.

South African supporters can watch all matches live on SuperSport.

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