Wales delivered a stunning eight-try victory over South Africa in the opening match of the WXV Global Series at Cardiff Arms Park. The hosts had gone nine Tests without a win heading into the match, facing a Springboks side ranked higher on the world stage. Despite expectations of a close contest, Wales' bold tactics under coach Sean Lynn led to a dominant display. They took control early, scoring six tries in the first half and overwhelming the visitors with attacking flair and discipline. Tighthead prop Sisilia Tuipulotu was in exceptional form, scoring in both halves, while co-captain Alex Callender returned from injury to put in a standout performance. Lynn's decision to move scrum-half Keira Bevan to the fly-half position paid off, as Wales made the most of the Friday night atmosphere. The opening try came from Welsh Rugby Writers' Player of the Year Courtney Keight, who benefited from hard work by Georgia Evans and Tuipulotu before cutting inside to score. Kelsey Jones' turnover set up the second try, with Evans feeding Tuipulotu for her first score of the game. South Africa managed a single reply through Felicia Jacobs, capitalizing on a dominant scrum. However, the visitors faced further setbacks when hooker Lindelwa Gwala was sent to the sin bin for an offside infringement. Wales took full advantage, with Maisie Davies scoring her first international try to secure a bonus point. Despite having to revert to their usual half-back pairing after Lockwood left for a head injury assessment, Wales continued their momentum. Freya Bell came close to scoring from a driving lineout, but Jones cleaned up to cross the line. South Africa's lock Danelle Lochner was later sent off for a high tackle, giving Wales the opportunity to extend their lead with a clinical try from Neumann in her new full-back role. Wales went into the break leading 38-5. South Africa showed more intensity in the second half, but Wales maintained their dominance. Tuipulotu added her second try of the night, extending the lead to 40 points. South Africa fought back with tries from Maria Tshiremba and Aphiwe Ngwevu, but Wales' defense held firm. A moment of inspiration came from Amy Williams, who displayed both agility and strength to keep the ball alive for Callender to score. Shanelle Williams and Elan Jones made their debuts off the bench, experiencing a rare Welsh victory that many of their teammates hadn't seen in over a year.