Wales captain Dewi Lake named for South Africa Test in Durban
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 16, 2026, 7:10 AM
Last updated Jul 16, 2026
Wales has included captain Dewi Lake in the lineup for their Nations Championship match against South Africa on Saturday in Durban. Lake faced doubts after leaving the previous game against Argentina due to injury but has been named by head coach Steve Tandy. The squad sees six changes with the inclusion of players like Louis Rees-Zammit and Dan Edwards. Wales aims to freshen their team after a tough season, having won three and lost eight of their 11 matches under Tandy's leadership. The match will serve as a test against the reigning world champions, who previously defeated Wales 73-0 in November 2025.
- •Dewi Lake returns despite injury doubts from previous match.
- •Wales made six changes to the lineup before facing South Africa.
- •The match is scheduled for Saturday, July 18 at Hollywoodbets Kings Park.
- •Wales has struggled this season under coach Steve Tandy.
- •South Africa previously defeated Wales 73-0 in November 2025.
- 7:19 AMYahoo Sports — Wales captain Lake selected for South Africa Test
- 7:10 AMBBC Sport — Wales captain Lake selected for South Africa Test
"Wales name captain Dewi Lake in the side for the Nations Championship match against South Africa in Durban on Saturday.
"Wales name captain Dewi Lake in the side for the Nations Championship match against South Africa in Durban on Saturday.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 16, 2026, 7:19 AMWales captain Lake selected for South Africa Test
Wales name captain Dewi Lake in the side for the Nations Championship match against South Africa in Durban on Saturday.
- BBC SportJul 16, 2026, 7:10 AMWales captain Lake selected for South Africa Test
Wales name captain Dewi Lake in the side for the Nations Championship match against South Africa in Durban on Saturday.
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