Rugby-Wales forced into raft of changes for Springbok test


  • Rugby
  • Wednesday, 26 Nov 2025

Rugby Union - Autumn Internationals - Wales v Argentina - Principality Stadium, Cardiff, Wales, Britain - November 9, 2025 Wales head coach Steve Tandy before the match Action Images via Reuters/Paul Childs

(Reuters) -Wales coach Steve Tandy has made 14 changes to his 23-man team for the one-off test against world champions South Africa in Cardiff on Saturday, with both teams heavily depleted as the fixture falls outside the international window.

Tandy and his Springbok counterpart Rassie Erasmus have had to send a large number of players back to their clubs. Erasmus will name his team on Thursday.

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