Wales boss Wayne Pivac has explained the reasoning behind a shock call-up for uncapped 21-year-old Harri O’Connor.
The young Scarlets prop, who has just nine games for the region under his belt, has joined up with the national squad before they depart for South Africa later this week.
A squad of 34 will now head to face the world champions in their own back yard after an injury concern over starting tight-head Tomas Francis emerged. Pivac moved to play down their worries over Francis but losing the 64-cap veteran is almost unthinkable.
