WALES star Dan Biggar says the players are desperate to claim a Southern Hemisphere scalp – if only to stop being asked the same questions by fans and the media, writes Andrew Penman.

It has been the same old story of so close and yet so far against Australia and New Zealand this month and tomorrow’s clash with South Africa is Wales’ last chance to beat one of the big three before next year’s World Cup.

“We’ve had a few questions fairly similar over the years,” said Biggar.

“We’re desperate for the win and we’re hungry for the win and I think that is a big thing.

“We’ve been saying it over and over but we are fed up of coming so close and just falling short.

“I think Saturday is a huge test for us but I think it’s one that we’re in great spirits for.

“We’re excited, confident and we want to cross that one off and move into the New Year in good spirits.

“We’re concentrating now on finishing the autumn series on a high.”

Wales were closer than ever to beating the Springboks in their own back yard in June only to let 17-0 and 30-17 leads slip.

Biggar, who kicked three conversions and three penalties in that game, was yellow-carded but it was Liam Williams who cost Wales victory in the dying moments.

Referee Steve Walsh awarded a penalty try after Williams shoulder-charged Hendricks into touch just short of the try-line and Morne Steyn's conversion denied Wales only a second win over the Springboks.

Biggar has backed Williams, who switches to wing in the absence of George North this weekend, to put that out of his mind and help Wales to a morale-boosting victory.

“Liam has been exceptional for the Scarlets this year and in the autumn internationals,” said the Ospreys ace.

“What you get with Liam is 100 per cent commitment and someone who is willing to die for the cause and that’s the type of attitude we’re going to need on Saturday if we’re going to pick anything up.

“He was devastated in the summer but it’s gone now. It’s about looking forward to Saturday and making sure he does all the right things, which he has been doing for the last six months.”