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.
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As tough as it gets: Dan Biggar aware of challenge facing Wales in South Africa
Wales captain Dan Biggar readily admits that Saturday’s first Test assignment against world champions South Africa at altitude in Pretoria is “about as tough as it gets”.
Can Wales topple mighty South Africa? Talking points ahead of the opening Test
Wales face their toughest task of Wayne Pivac’s coaching reign with a three-Test series against world champions South Africa.
Wales seek balanced approach to counter Bok muscle: 'We can't get caught playing Sevens'
One of the things the Springboks did well after they won the Rugby World Cup in Japan was to convince the world there's only one way to play them and that's to match them physically.
Stop the big Bok forwards, you neutralise Elton Jantjies, says Dan Bigger
Wales captain and pivot Dan Biggar said the key to stopping a player of Elton Jantjies' skills was to cut the supply line at the source: the Springbok forwards.
Damian Willemse embraces being Boks' new Frans Steyn: 'I enjoy playing various positions'
If Damian Willemse feels burdened by being considered the Springboks' new Frans Steyn, he's definitely not showing it.
Wayne Pivac says Tommy Reffell has earned his Wales debut
Wales boss Wayne Pivac believes that Tommy Reffell has “proven himself over time” after handing the Leicester flanker his Test debut against world champions South Africa.
Wales pick uncapped former junior captain Reffell to front Boks at Loftus
Wales coach Wayne Pivac has named his team for Saturday's Test against the Springboks at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria.