Wales team announcement LIVE updates as side to face South Africa named

Wales today name their team to face world champions South Africa in Cardiff this Saturday.

This fixture has been widely criticised for falling outside of World Rugby’s official international window, meaning Wales are missing 13 squad members who play their club rugby outside the country. Indeed, Springboks international Schalk Brits said the game was 'purely financial'.

Steve Tandy has already moved to plug the gaps, calling up four additional players - Ospreys forwards James Ratti and Garyn Phillips, Scarlets wing Ellis Mee and hooker Evan Lloyd - earlier this week as he looks to piece together a side capable of standing up to the vaunted Springboks.

There is, however, one boost, Aaron Wainwright is fit. The number eight missed last weekend’s defeat to New Zealand but has now been cleared to play, offering Wales some much-needed ballast and experience in the back-row.

Stick with us as we bring you the team news the moment it drops, live reaction, analysis, and everything you need ahead of a huge Test at the Principality Stadium.

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