World champions South Africa arrive in Cardiff to take on a Wales side facing the prospect of losing a 12th successive international.
Welsh rugby is in the doldrums and there is no respite as South Africa's revered rugby juggernaut rolls into Cardiff.
The New Zealander has expressed his desire to continue, but results are stacked against him with Wales having not won a Test since the 2023 World Cup. In terms of results, 2024 will be remembered as the worst in Wales' 143-year international rugby union history. On the replacements' bench, there is a role for uncapped Gloucester forward Freddie Thomas, and his club colleague Josh Hathaway is also included.
Etzebeth and lock partner Franco Mostert have played 207 internationals between them, two more Tests than the whole starting Wales side on Saturday. "Wales are a proud nation with a world-renowned coach in Warren and they'll do everything to finish their campaign on a high note.
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