Wales prop out of Springboks series after horror head knock
Wales prop Tomas Francis has been ruled out of their tour of South Africa after sustaining concussion in the first Test against the Springboks in Pretoria.
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South Africa v Wales Live: Kick-off time, TV channel and latest match updates
Wales take on South Africa in the first of three summer Test matches this afternoon.
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.
Wales team news v South Africa as George North and Dan Lydiate return with Tomas Francis left on the bench
George North and Dan Lydiate will return to the international arena when Wales face South Africa on Saturday, with premier tight-head Tomas Francis on the bench.
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.
Jantjies starts at flyhalf for Boks, Moerat and Louw in line for Test debuts
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber has named his team for the first Test of the season against Wales in Pretoria on Saturday.
Stormers bid farewell to 'one of a kind' Gelant: 'Thanks for the memories'
The Stormers on Monday bid farewell to United Rugby Championship-winning fullback Warrick Gelant, who is on his way to France to join Racing 92.