Leigh Halfpenny
Born: December 2, 1988 (age 33)
Weight: 13st 5lb (85kg)
Hometown: Gorseinon, Wales
Position: Fullback
Team: Toulon
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How have the Lions fared in previous South Africa deciders?
This is the third successive Lions tour where the series is still up for grabs in the final Test.
Aug 2, 13:45
Jonathan Davies desperate to sign off "very long season" with Argentina win
An inexperienced Wales squad will aim to finish the campaign with a series win over the Pumas.
Jul 16, 15:23
Leigh Halfpenny vows to "overcome the challenge" of knee injury
The full-back will undergo surgery after being hurt against Canada.
Jul 6, 20:34
Leigh Halfpenny backed to "tick every box" on road to recovery
The full-back will undergo surgery after being hurt against Canada.
Jul 6, 15:50
Leigh Halfpenny to miss Wales' summer Tests with knee injury
The full-back sustained the injury in his 100th Test appearance.
Jul 6, 14:05
Wayne Pivac expecting difficult Argentina test
The Guinness Six Nations champions were 68-12 winners over Canada.
Jul 4, 12:12
Wales suffer Leigh Halfpenny injury blow during Canada win
Halfpenny's 100th Test ended early.
Jul 3, 17:54
Leigh Halfpenny: '100th Test appearance is beyond my wildest dreams'
The full-back becomes the eighth Welshman to reach the landmark figure.
Jul 2, 17:11
Wales boss Wayne Pivac pays tribute to "true professional" Leigh Halfpenny
The full-back is poised to clock up a century of Tests for Wales and the Lions.
Jun 29, 16:18
Tom Rogers and Ben Carter set for Wales debuts against Canada
Wales are without 10 players on duty with the British and Irish Lions in South Africa.
Jun 29, 12:06
Wales coach backs Louis Rees-Zammit to thrive against England
The Gloucester star has lit up the Six Nations with his try-scoring form for Wales.
Feb 23, 16:56
George North to win 100th Wales cap against England
The British and Irish Lions missed last weekend's victory over Scotland.
Feb 18, 14:54
Result: Louis Rees-Zammit inspires Wales to comeback victory over Scotland
Zander Fagerson's sending-off proved decisive for the Scots.
Feb 13, 19:53
Wales without four players for Six Nations clash with Scotland
Flanker Lydiate is one of four starters against Ireland who have joined a growing list of unavailable players ahead of Saturday's clash with Scotland.
Feb 9, 15:23
Result: Wales secure narrow win over 14-man Ireland in Cardiff
Ireland had Peter O'Mahony sent off early in the contest.
Feb 7, 18:35
Wales boss Wayne Pivac refuses to panic despite crushing Ireland defeat
Wales' alarming tale of woe under the head coach continued with a 32-9 reverse in Dublin.
Nov 14, 00:01
Result: Ireland kick off Autumn Nations Cup with dominant win over Wales
The hosts claimed a comfortable win in the Autumn Nations Cup opener.
Nov 13, 21:43
Result: Scotland overcome Wales on Alun Wyn Jones' record-breaking appearance
The Scots' triumph at a windswept Parc y Scarlets was their first away win against Wales for 18 years.
Oct 31, 16:30
Result: France beat Wales to condemn Wayne Pivac to fourth straight defeat
The visitors could not build on a flying start in Paris.
Oct 24, 22:22
Result: France beat Wales in Cardiff to boost Grand Slam hopes
Former Wales defence coach Edwards watched France claim a deserved win.
Feb 22, 19:52
Leigh Halfpenny confident Wales can still win Six Nations
The 2019 champions suffered a 24-14 defeat in Dublin last weekend.
Feb 15, 22:57
Result: Ireland secure bonus-point win over Wales to go top of Six Nations standings
The 24-14 result at the Aviva Stadium continued Wales' poor form in Dublin.
Feb 8, 16:28
Result: Josh Adams hat-trick helps Wales to emphatic start to Six Nations defence
Josh Adams crossed for three tries in Cardiff.
Feb 1, 16:33
Result: Wayne Pivac off to winning start as Wales boss
Wales scored six tries in an entertaining contest.
Nov 30, 18:11
Justin Tipuric named as Wales captain for Wayne Pivac's first match
Warren Gatland is head coach of the Barbarians.
Nov 28, 11:45
Result: New Zealand hammer Wales in World Cup bronze medal match
One game too far for the Welsh in Tokyo.
Nov 1, 11:04
Wales full-back Liam Williams to miss up to three months through injury
Wales full-back Liam Williams could be sidelined for three months
Oct 30, 07:56
Warren Gatland rings the changes for final match as Wales boss
Wales have lost four players to injury for the bronze medal game against New Zealand.
Oct 30, 07:45
Rugby World Cup day 38: South Africa end Wales dreams to set up England final
The Springboks will face England in next Saturday's final.
Oct 27, 15:32
Wales confirm Liam Williams ruled out of rest of World Cup
Welsh Rugby Union say full-back was injured in accidental collision during training.
Oct 25, 08:13
Prince Charles: 'Wales will make us all proud at World Cup'
Warren Gatland's side face South Africa on Sunday.
Oct 23, 08:56
Result: Wales labour past Uruguay to set up France quarter-final
Wales produce unconvincing display, but still finish top of their World Cup group.
Oct 13, 12:35
Ross Moriarty hails Wales character after coming back against Fiji
Victory over Uruguay would see Wales win Pool D with a 100% record.
Oct 10, 06:53
Alun Wyn Jones to earn record 130th Wales cap against Australia
Wales unchanged for Pool D showdown against Australia.
Sep 27, 07:17
Rugby World Cup day four: Wales up and running with comfortable win
We wrap up Monday's action and take a look at Tuesday's fixture where Samoa open their campaign against Russia.
Sep 23, 19:32
Result: Wales thump Georgia to get World Cup off to flying start
Powerful first-half performance underpinned Wales' Pool D victory at City of Toyota Stadium.
Sep 23, 16:38
Result: Ireland defeat Wales to go top of world rankings
Injury concerns for Warren Gatland's side ahead of the Japan tournament.
Sep 7, 17:07
Leigh Halfpenny: 'I wasn't walking too well before England win'
The full-back was drafted in late on to start Wales' World Cup warm-up clash against England.
Aug 18, 15:17
Wales hope Halfpenny and Biggar will be fit to face England
Scarlets full-back Halfpenny has not played since November 10.
Feb 19, 14:51
Dan Biggar boost for Wales ahead of England showdown
The fly-half went off during Northampton's Gallagher Premiership victory over Sale.
Feb 18, 16:53
