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Jonathan Gorrie

Wales vs South Africa: Kick off time, TV channel, live stream, team news, lineups, h2h, odds

Wales entertain South Africa in Cardiff as preparations for the Rugby World Cup continue.

Warren Gatland’s side ran out surprise winners against England at the Principality Stadium earlier this month but suffered a dramatic late defeat at Twickenham last week.

So much has changed since Wales secured an historic win against the Springboks in South Africa last year and they face a major task to rebuild ahead of the tournament in France.

Date, kick-off time and venue

Wales vs South Africa is scheduled for a 3.15pm BST kick-off time on Saturday August 19, 2023.

The Principality Stadium in Cardiff will host.

Where to watch Wales vs South Africa

TV channel: The game will be broadcast on Amazon Prime.

Live stream: Subscribers will be able to watch on a live stream via the Amazon Prime app.

Wales vs South Africa team news

Dewi Lake and Taine Plumtree could still make the World Cup despite injuries during the loss to England.

Taulupe Faletau and Gareth Anscombe will play no part but Alex Cuthbert and centre Johnny Williams have been passed fit.

Siya Kolisi returns to captain the Springboks as they make 11 changes from the side who beat Argentina earlier this month.

Wales vs South Africa lineups

Wales: L Williams; Cuthbert, Grady, J Williams, Dyer; Biggar, Hardy; Domachowski, Dee, Assiratti, Carter, Rowlands, Lydiate, Morgan (capt), Wainwright.

Replacements: Parry, N Smith, H Thomas, Teddy Williams, Basham, Tomos Williams, Llewellyn, C Evans.

South Africa: W le Roux; C Moodie, J Kriel, D de Allende, C Kolbe; M Libbok, J Hendrikse; S Kitshoff, M Marx, F Malherbe, J Kleyn, RG Snyman, S Kolisi, P-S du Toit, J Wiese.

Replacements: B Mbonambi, O Nche, V Koch, F Mostert, M van Staden, D Vermeulen, G Williams, D Willemse.

Head to head (h2h) history and results

Wales wins: 7

Draws: 1

South Africa wins: 32

Wales vs South Africa latest odds

Wales to win: 3/1

Draws: 28/1

South Africa to win: 1/4

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