Test predictions: Back Boks to thump Wales
On the first weekend of big Test match action, the Springboks are favourites when they take on Wales at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on Saturday.
On the first weekend of big Test match action, the Springboks are favourites when they take on Wales at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on Saturday.
Head coach Wayne Pivac says Wales are prepared to counter the Springboks’ gameplan when the two sides do battle at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.
Mark Keohane expects the Springboks to revel in the atmosphere of playing in front of a packed house for the first time since the 2019 Rugby World Cup when the world champions take on Wales at Loftus on Saturday.
Head coach Wayne Pivac has named a debutant at flank for Wales in the first Test against the Springboks in Pretoria on Saturday.
As one of six forwards on the bench for the clash between the Springboks and Wales in Pretoria on Saturday, Kwagga Smith says he would be up for offering extra cover in the backline if needed.
After a breakout campaign for the Stormers, Damian Willemse says he’s got much more to offer as he prepares to start in the Springboks’ season-opener against Wales in Pretoria on Saturday.
Salmaan Moerat had a lump in his throat when asked about adding to his family’s Springbok legacy in making his Test debut against Wales in Pretoria on Saturday.
Wales may put Test rugby’s most capped player on the bench when Wayne Pivac names his team on Thursday for the first Test match of the series against the Springboks.
The Springboks will miss magical passes like this from the injured Duane Vermeulen against Wales, the No 8 setting up skipper Fourie du Preez for the winning try at the 2015 World Cup.
Hooker Ryan Elias says Wales are fired up to dominate a formidable Springbok pack when the two sides clash at “hostile” Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.