Faf is ‘one of the best in the world’
Kieran Hardy is relishing the prospect of potentially going head to head with Faf de Klerk during the three-Test series between the Springboks and Wales.
Kieran Hardy is relishing the prospect of potentially going head to head with Faf de Klerk during the three-Test series between the Springboks and Wales.
Wales will be embracing their underdog status when their three-Test series against the Springboks in South Africa gets under way next week, says experienced lock Adam Beard.
The home Test matches against Wales and New Zealand, as well as the Currie Cup final, will be able to be played in full-capacity stadiums after government repealed the limitations on public events and gatherings.
Head coach Wayne Pivac has called up another uncapped player as injury concerns emerge just days before the Wales squad leaves for SA to face the Springboks.
Jacques Nienaber says the mindset of Wales before the July series in South Africa will be similar to what he has previously experienced with the Springboks.
Gio Aplon says the Springboks must not waste an ideal opportunity to select untested and in-form players against a struggling Wales in the July series.
The Springboks can expect Wales to try and up the tempo during the July series after enduring a training camp geared at helping the tourists play better at altitude.
Former British & Irish Lions and Wales captain Phil Bennett has died aged 73, it was announced on Sunday, as tributes poured in for a flyhalf whose “magic” brought “spectators out of their seats”.
Wales could be without another key player for the upcoming three-Test series against the Springboks in South Africa in July.
Respected broadcaster Eddie Butler has called on Wales to withdraw from the United Rugby Championship following the country’s poor performances in 2022.