🏉 Clash of the Titans: Wales vs. South Africa! 🏆
This Saturday, all eyes will be on the Principality Stadium as Wales gears up to face the mighty Springboks. One year on from a cheeky prediction by South Africa’s Rassie Erasmus, who backed Warren Gatland to turn Wales’ fortunes, things took a surprising turn! Instead of a comeback, Wales slipped into an 18-match losing streak – a record nobody saw coming.
Fast-forward to now, and it’s Steve Tandy in charge. Having snapped the streak against Japan with a 31-22 win, Tandy’s got his work cut out as the Welsh squad braces for South Africa, who are arriving with fire in their boots. Winners of 13 out of their 14 matches this year, including a monumental triumph over Japan, the Springboks are not messing around!
It’s a tough ask for Wales, especially with so many players missing due to club commitments outside the international window. This means key players like Louis Rees-Zammit, Rhys Carre, and Tomos Williams are unavailable, leaving Tandy leaning on fresh faces to take on the challenge.
Former Wales star Richie Rees raised a valid question: Should this game even be played considering the circumstances? With so many top guns missing, it feels like a David vs. Goliath scenario. Rees voiced concerns on BBC’s Scrum V, suggesting that this might not be the best move for Welsh rugby given the current climate.
Set to kick off at 3:10 pm, this match is promising drama, thrills, and perhaps a fairy tale finish. Can Wales prove their critics wrong and surprise us all against the world champs? 🤞 Stay tuned to find out! #WalesRugby #Springboks #RugbyClash