Fernando Llorente has been praised by Swansea City manager Bob Bradley for his survival instinct as well as his striker’s prowess. Llorente came off the bench to score twice, including the winner in the Swans’ 5-4 win over Crystal Palace – a match Bradley described as “crazy”.

Rob Howley was a mixture of pride, relief and defiance as Wales ended their slow-burning autumn series by incinerating South Africa. The interim Wales coach – a 27-13 winner over the Springboks – also claimed there are signs that his team can move to a higher level on the back of three victories out of four in November.

Wales play their final match of the autumn series against South Africa. After a week of agonising in both camps, neither team can afford to lose, according to Wales defence coach Shaun Edwards. Graham Thomas says the simplicity of Edwards’ viewpoint is to be welcomed. Shaun Edwards was in combative mood – his default setting – this week when he said international rugby was all about winning.

Chaz Davies reckons he has laid solid foundations as he starts to focus on a World Superbikes title bid in 2017. The Knighton-born rider racked up 184 laps this week in the final test for Ducati at Jerez de la Frontera in Spain.

Bob Bradley remains convinced Swansea City can defy the odds and escape relegation but admits Saturday’s game at home to Crystal Palace is critical to their chances. Statistically, history suggests the Swans have a one-in-three chance of avoiding the drop from the Premier League.

Peter Whittingham is aiming to be the villain of Villa Park against his former club on Saturday. Playmaker ‘Whitts’ started his senior professional career with Aston Villa and now returns with the Bluebirds.

Glamorgan are to host the first day-night Championship match to be held in Wales next season. The Welsh county will play Derbyshire in a four-day contest at The Swalec Satdium starting on Monday, June 26th.

Wales have been warned by Springboks coach Allister Coetzee that the recovery in South African rugby will start on Saturday. Coetzee has ripped his team apart after their defeat to Italy last week with seven changes, including three new caps.

Paul Heavey is tipping Cardiff Devils to win the Elite League title – and he has all the credentials needed to back up his argument. Former Devils captain Heavey led the Welsh team to a Grand Slam of trophies in 1993 and was head coach when they were last crowned League champions 20 years ago.

Bob Bradley is convinced Swansea City’s turnaround will start on Saturday with a victory over Crystal Palace. The manager was encouraged by his team’s 1-1 draw at Everton last week and believes the first home victory of the season will be chalked up as they bid to climb away from the foot of the Premier League.

Gareth Bale is in danger of missing Wales’ crunch World Cup qualifier against the Republic of Ireland after being ruled out for up to four months with an ankle injury. The Real Madrid star will struggle to make the March 24 date after his club revealed the seriousness of the injury on Thursday.

Wales will take on South Africa without Sam Warburton, but with the rest of the team that beat Argentina. The Wales captain has been ruled out with a shoulder injury picked up in training and his place in the back row goes to Dan Lydiate.

Justin Tipuric has admitted weaning Wales off “Warrenball” is proving harder than Wales had imagined. The Ospreys flanker – who is line to face South Africa on Saturday – has suggested the changing approach from a power-based game under Warren Gatland to a more fluid, expansive style will require patience before the transformation is complete.

Cardiff City’s very own SuperKev, veteran of almost 300 appearances for the Bluebirds, is finding new success outside football – as an artist! Scottish international defender McNaughton is working with Royal artist Darren Baker, one of the Uk’s most collectable artists having painted The Queen, Prince Charles, Pope John Paul II and more.

Two players from Wales were among the winners at the Marbella ITF (International Tennis Federation) seniors Grade 2 event. Jonathan Howell from Newport partnered Damien Pound of Australia to take the O35s doubles title, while Chris Hill (Abertillery) teamed up with fellow Brit, Rajiv Batra, to win the O55s title.

As Wales coach Rob Howley prepares to name his team to face South Africa on Saturday, Gareth Hughes says it is time for the caretaker to be bold in approach – and selection – against opponents who themselves are on the ropes. On Saturday Wales and South Africa will face each other in the midst of a media frenzy of disappointment and scathing criticism.

FAW chief executive Jonathan Ford has said the association will “strongly defend” itself against FIFA’s disciplinary action over fans holding and wearing poppies. Wales have been charged by football’s governing body over supporters wearing poppies in the crowd during the match against Serbia earlier this month.

Ebbw Vale coach Nigel Davies believes his outside-half Josh Lewis deserves another crack at regional rugby. Lewis – who combines his rugby with a job as a stone mason – has picked up the Principality Premiership Player of the Month award for October.

Bob Bradley has urged Donald Trump to drop “divisive and ugly” tactics to help America’s ambition to stage the Olympic Games and World Cup. The Swansea City manager – who managed the USA national side – is concerned that President-elect Trump could harm his country’s attempts to stage the 2024 Olympics in Los Angeles as well and hosting of the 2026 World Cup.

Welsh Athletics is backing 34 athletes Commonwealth Games Podium and Potential programs during the 2016-17 athletics season. The announcement follows on from the news that British Athletics will be supporting four Welsh athletes as part of their own support programs – Seren Bundy-Davies, David Omoregie, Hannah Brier and Jake Heyward.