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The Springboks completed an autumn clean sweep by going on the rampage in Cardiff to score 11 tries in a 73-0 win.

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Wales have conceded 27 tries and 200 points in the four November matches where they were constantly overpowered and out-muscled.

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"When you lose weight, your body doesn't just say, 'Great, job done.' Hunger hormones ramp up, your metabolism slows, and your body tries to restore what it sees as your natural point."

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Toulouse ran riot in the second half, racking up seven tries by full-time.

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They did at least score four tries of their own, but three of those came after the game was long over.

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