The teams are out, and we await the pre-game formalities before kick-off at 4.40pm UK time (5.40pm SAST) in Durban.
Team News
South Africa: Aphelele Fassi; Jaco Williams, Jesse Kriel, Damian de Allende, Kurt-Lee Arendse; Vusi Moyo, Cobus Reinach; Gerhard Steenekamp, Malcolm Marx, Carlu Sadie; Cobus Wiese, Ruben van Heerden; Paul de Villiers, Pieter-Steph du Toit, Jasper Wiese. Replacements: Andre-Hugo Venter, Jan-Hendrik Wessels, Wilco Louw, Ben-Jason Dixon, Marco van Staden, Herschel Jantjies, Manie Libbok, Damian Willemse.
Wales: Blair Murray; Louis Rees-Zammit, Max Llewellyn, Ben Thomas, Josh Adams; Dan Edwards, Tomos Williams; Rhys Carre, Dewi Lake, Dillon Lewis; Teddy Williams, Adam Beard; Alex Mann, Jac Morgan, Aaron Wainwright. Replacements: Ryan Elias, Nicky Smith, Ben Warren, Freddie Thomas, Tommy Reffell, James Botham, Reuben Morgan-Williams, Joe Hawkins.
Pre-Match Context
Wales face a tough challenge against a rotated but formidable Springbok side. With the World Cup just over a year away, South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus is using this match to evaluate prospects, including young fly-half Vusi Moyo.
Wales, meanwhile, are under pressure amid structural issues in their rugby setup. Coach Steve Tandy has a difficult job assembling a competitive side. Wales last won a Test in South Africa in 2022 in Bloemfontein, but another victory today seems unlikely.
For pre-game reading, catch up on the All Blacks' win over Ireland at Eden Park, extending their unbeaten streak there.
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