Siya Kolisi predicts physical clash with Wales side that ‘does not give an inch’
South Africa captain Siya Kolisi is braced for a tough physical battle against a Wales team that “does not give an inch” on Saturday.
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Fired-up Wales will want to prove a point, says Bok skipper
JOHANNESBURG : South Africa captain Siya Kolisi says there will be no better way for Wales to bounce back from their shock Six Nations loss to Italy in March than to beat the Springboks in front of 52,000 fans at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on Saturday.
Springboks heavy favourites to floor Wales - bookies
The Springboks are heavy favourites to beat Wales in Saturday's opening Test in Pretoria, if local bookmakers are to be believed.
Boks v Wales: Georgian referee in the spotlight at Loftus
Georgian referee Nika Amashukeli will be in charge of Saturday's Test between the Springboks and Wales at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria.
STATS | Wales' HORRIFIC record at Loftus
Wales will be looking to improve on their terrible record at Loftus Versfeld when they tackle the Springboks in a series-opener at the ground on Saturday.
Boks make backline changes for first test v Wales
PRETORIA : Elton Jantjies will start at flyhalf and the electric Damian Willemse at fullback when South Africa take on Wales in the first match of a three test home series at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.
South Africa name formidable team to face Wales despite missing influential fly-half
Fly-half Elton Jantjies has been handed a start as South Africa name a strong team to face Wales in Saturday's first Test.