South Africa are looking to add to Wales’ misery in their three-match run, with Wayne Piwak looking for an answer to his three-game drop to end the Six Nations.
The home defeat for Italy was particularly painful and the Springboks are far from ideal rebound opposition, with the Welshman eager to rewrite the history books with a first win over the world champions in South Africa.
The first Test in Pretoria sees Wayne Pivac shuffling the pack, including the debut of Tommy Reiffel, while Kieran Hardy starts in the scrum-half with Dan Bigger. But Boks coach Jacques Nienaber expects a great performance even without Hendre Pollard.
“Well, I’m probably going to get my first good night’s sleep since the end of Six Nations, and that’s a fact,” Pivac said. “It just doesn’t go away. The thing with coaches and players is that you’re not happy until your next win. It’s been a long time between drinks and of course you have that memory.” [of Italy defeat],
“If you win the Six Nations, it’s a good memory, but losing to Italy has been a challenge, because the pressure you put on yourself is the opposite of what others have put on you.”
Here’s everything you need to know before international pretoria,
When is South Africa vs Wales?
South Africa vs Wales is on Saturday 2nd July 2022. This match will be played at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria. Kick off is at 16:05 BST.
where can i watch
The match takes place on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Action, with coverage starting at 3:30 BST on Action and 16:00 BST Main Event.
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teams
South Africa XV: Damiao Willems; Cheslin Kolbe, Lukhanio M, Damien D’Allende, Makazol Mpimpi; Elton Jantzie, Faf de Klerk; Aux Neche, Bongi Mobonambi, Frans Malherbe, Eben Atzebeth, Lude de Jagger, Sia Colisi (c), Franco Mostart, Jasper Wiese.
Replacement, Malcolm Marx, Steven Kitshoff, Vincent Koch, Salman Moerrat, Elrigh Lowe, Quagga Smith, Herschel Jantzie, Willie Le Roux.
Wells XV: Liam Williams; Louis Rees-Zmidt, George North, Nick Tompkins, Josh Adams, Dan Bigger, Kieran Hardy; Gareth Thomas, Ryan Elias, Dillon Lewis, Will Rowlands, Adam Beard, Dan Lydiet, Tommy Raffel, Tolupe Fallato.
Replacement: Davy Lake, Rhys Carrey, Tomas Francis, Alun Wynne Jones, Josh Navidi, Tomos Williams, Gareth Enscombe, Owen Watkin.
Possibility
South Africa win – 1/16
Raffle – 40/1
Wales win – 2/15
forecast
The Springboks should have a lot to offer here, if Wales can keep them in just a few tries they will have a good fight, with the bookies holding the 19-point favorite as the hosts. Let’s bow down to the hosts to top it off with a big win.
TV Programs for Summer Tours
Saturday, July 2
New Zealand vs Ireland – Live Sky Sports Action From 7:30 am (from 8:05 am)
Australia vs England – Live Sky Sports Action From 10:15 am (10:55 am)
South Africa vs Wales – Live Sky Sports Action From 3:30 PM (Starting at 4:05 PM)
Argentina vs Scotland – Live Sky Sports Action 7:30 PM (Starting 8:10 PM)
Saturday, July 9
New Zealand vs Ireland – Live Sky Sports Action From 7:30 am (from 8:05 am)
Australia vs England – Live Sky Sports Action From 10:15 am (10:55 am)
South Africa vs Wales – Live Sky Sports Action From 3:30 PM (Starting at 4:05 PM)
Argentina vs Scotland – Live Sky Sports Action 7:30 PM (Starting 8:10 PM)
Tuesday, July 12
Māori All Blacks vs Ireland – Live Sky Sports Action 8:00 am (8:05 am)
Saturday, July 16
New Zealand vs Ireland – Live Sky Sports Action From 7:30 am (from 8:05 am)
Australia vs England – Live Sky Sports Action From 10:15 am (10:55 am)
South Africa vs Wales – Live Sky Sports Action From 3:30 PM (Starting at 4:05 PM)
Argentina vs Scotland – Live Sky Sports Action 7:30 PM (Starting 8:10 PM)
