South Africa will bid to complete a clean sweep in the first phase of the Nations Championship as they take on Wales in Durban.
The world champions are two from two this July after overcoming Scotland in a hard-fought encounter last weekend, and Rassie Erasmus has the confidence to freshen up his Springboks squad again. Chances are handed to a host of new faces, including fly half Vusi Moyo – barely 20, the playmaker is exceptionally highly-rated and starts on Test debut with just with just an hour of senior rugby under his belt.
Can Wales put the pressure on him and the rest of the hosts? Steve Tandy’s side have shown signs of real promise over the last fortnight, but will recognise the size of the challenge facing them at Kings Park. A grisly defeat last November won’t carry many happy memories, though there are still a few in the squad who will recall the 2022 victory on South African soil. Could another shock be in store?
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South Africa vs Wales LIVE
South Africa and Wales collide on the final weekend of the first phase of rugby’s new Nations Championship as the Springboks bid to complete a clean sweep in July. England, emphatically, and Scotland – rather more squeakily – have been seen off by the world champions already – can Wales spring a shock?
Kick off is at 4.40pm BST.
