The tension was almost unbearable.
South Africa have beaten Wales by 23-19 in the World Cup quarter final.
It was a heroic effort from both sides especially the Welsh whose squad has been decimated by injury throughout the tournament.
The game was a fantastic start to what will be a special weekend of rugby, here’s how Twitter reacted after the final whistle.
Congratulations to South Africa. Unlucky Wales. Probably an injury too far but you've done your country proud and entertained a lot.
— Pillage Idiot (@Bigus_Idioticus) October 17, 2015
Thank you Alex Cuthbert for knocking us out of the World Cup.
— Sarah 💫 (@sarahlmcooper) October 17, 2015
Cuthbert AGAIN!!!!!! Ffs he's awful!!!
— Tash Harding (@tashharding09) October 17, 2015
https://twitter.com/ChrisThurgood77/status/655426201171959808
It's despair for Wales, elation for the Springboks. What a hard fought contest, great game. #RWC2015 #RSAvWAL
— Ross Cannon (@Migeycan) October 17, 2015
https://twitter.com/EllvenaGraham/status/655426199993339904
https://twitter.com/ImogenAltmann/status/655426329375035393
So unlucky Wales incredible game!
— Hendo Henderson (@ewanhendo) October 17, 2015
What a game that was #RSAvWAL #RWC2015
— Alan Conway (@Alan_Conway1) October 17, 2015
https://twitter.com/GazzaaaS13/status/655426552352612352
Ah poor Wales… Ravaged by injuries & yet so close…they've been excellent all things considered #WALvRSA
— Mick O'Keeffe (@okmick) October 17, 2015
Incredible match! Blame no one… But revel in the glory of unforgettable sporting occasion – nothing between the teams
— Paul Morgan (@PaulMorganMedia) October 17, 2015
Oh #WAL – they'll be weeping in the valleys
— Philip Bromwell (@philipbromwell) October 17, 2015
Fantastic game. Absolutely fantastic.
— Paul Williams (@thepaulwilliams) October 17, 2015
BRAVE BOKS: a last-minute try from Fourie du Preez steals the match & books #RSA’s place in the last four of #RWC2015 pic.twitter.com/rQoUn1RFp4
— Rugby World Cup (@rugbyworldcup) October 17, 2015
