History beckons for the Bokke
The Bokke will take on Wales in the quarterfinal clash of the Rugby World Cup.
South Africa vs Wales have a history spanning more than a century with the competition heavily slanted towards the men in the green and gold.
However, after Wales’ recent victory over the Bokke in the 2014 Autumn International in Cardiff, this has given the Welsh a bit of confidence.
Wales edged the Bokke 12-6 in the contest. In the match this weekend, Wales will have 10 players in the line-up that were involved in that victory.
South Africa and Wales have competed against each other in rugby since 1906.
Of the 30 matches played, South Africa have won 27, with one draw and two wins for Wales.
Wales have made only three changes to their starting 15, with loosehead prop Gethin Jenkins replacing Paul James in the front row and Tyler Morgan playing at outside centre with George North moving back to the wing.
Dan Lydiate also returns to the team.
Teams:
South Africa: W Le Roux; JP Pietersen, J Kriel, D De Allende, B Habana; H Pollard, F Du Preez; T Mtawarira, B Du Plessis, F Malherbe; E Etzebeth, L De Jager; F Louw, S Burger, D Vermeulen.
Replacements: A Strauss, T Nyakane, J Du Plessis, P Du Toit, W Alberts, R Pienaar, P Lambie, J Serfontein.
Wales: G Anscombe; A Cuthbert, T Morgan, J Roberts, G North; D Biggar, G Davies; G Jenkins, S Baldwin, S Lee; L Charteris, AW Jones; D Lydiate, S Warburton, T Faletau.
Replacements: K Owens, P James, T Francis, B Davies, J Tipuric, L Williams, R Priestland, J Hook.
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