Wales suffered the ignominy of a first Six Nations wooden spoon since 2003 after Italy posted a 24-21 victory over them in Cardiff.
Wales and Gloucester winger Louis Rees-Zammit has announced he is stepping away from rugby to "pursue his dream" of a career in American Football.
Following Wales' quarter-final exit from the Rugby World Cup, Leigh Halfpenny has announced he is to retire from international duty.
The Springboks sent their Rugby World Cup rivals a clear message, in no uncertain terms, with an emphatic 52-16 victory over Wales in Cardiff.
England secured a 19-17 friendly win over Wales, thanks to a late penalty from George Ford, after skipper Owen Farrell was sent off.
Wales are confident Taulupe Faletau will recover from injury in time for the World Cup, even though the 100-times capped back-rower may not play before the tournament.