Wales

Edwards: Shuffled Bok team is ‘disrespectful’ towards Wales

Wales great Gareth Edwards says the Springboks have disrespected the touring Dragons by fielding a ‘second-string’ lineup for the second Test of the series in Bloemfontein on Saturday.

Ntuthuko Mchunu Kolisi of South Africa during the Springboks training session at Loftus Versfeld B Field, Pretoria on 21 June 2022

Mchunu ready to release the beast on Wales

Having been compared to a Springbok icon in the first footsteps of his career, rookie prop Ntuthuko Mchunu says he will be out to write his own story when he makes his Test debut against Wales on Saturday.

LEICESTER, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 05: Harlequins' Scrum Coach Adam Jones during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between Leicester Tigers and Harlequins at Mattioli Woods Welford Road Stadium on December 5, 2021 in Leicester, England.

Jones: Wales have more eggs to throw at Boks

Former prop Adam Jones says Wales will take encouragement from the number of changes Jacques Nienaber has made to the Springbok starting lineup for the second Test in Bloemfontein on Saturday.

South Africa's Willie le Roux (C) is tackled by Wales' wing Louis Rees-Zammit (3rd R) during an international rugby union match between South Africa and Wales at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on July 2, 2022.

Owens: Wales yellow card was ‘harsh’

Nigel Owens says Louis Rees-Zammit should not have been sent to the sin bin at a crucial stage in the first Test between the Springboks and Wales in Pretoria.

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 02: Aphelele Fassi of South Africa breaks with the ball during the Rugby Union international match between South Africa and Georgia at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on July 02, 2021 in Pretoria, South Africa.

Watch: Gold rush for Boks!

Scott Gibbs and Mark Keohane say new-age Bok team adds spice to thrilling Test series.

Nienaber sees ‘potential’ in new-look Bok 23

Jacques Nienaber says that overhauling the entire Springbok lineup won’t compromise their chances of winning a potential series decider against Wales in Bloemfontein on Saturday.

Dragons feel the heat in SA ‘cauldron’

With the roar of the home crowd in his ears, Wales lock Will Rowlands is fired up to impose himself on the Springboks in Bloemfontein on Saturday.

epa09594473 Handre Pollard of South Africa lines out a penalty during the Rugby Union Autumn International Test match between England and South Africa in London, Britain, 20 November 2021. EPA/FACUNDO ARRIZABALAGA

Pollard to lead rookies in radical Bok XV

Jacques Nienaber has named two debutants in an entirely overhauled Springbok starting lineup to be led for the first time by Handre Pollard against Wales in Bloemfontein on Saturday.

Wales to go to ‘darker places’ with Boks

Tighthead prop Dillon Lewis says Wales are relishing an even tougher battle up front against the Springboks in Bloemfontein on Saturday.

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - JUNE 21: Springbok players during the South African men's national rugby team training session at Loftus Versfeld, B Field on June 21, 2022 in Pretoria, South Africa. (Photo by Sydney Seshibedi/Gallo Images)

Roos set to make Bok debut

Evan Roos has reflected on his “rollercoaster” journey to earning a Springbok call-up as he prepares for a potential debut in the second Test against Wales in Bloemfontein on Saturday.