Wales prepares for tough test against South Africa in Nations Championship
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 13, 2026, 5:14 AM
Last updated Jul 13, 2026
Wales faces South Africa in a critical Nations Championship matchup on Saturday at Kings Park in Durban. The Welsh team aims to bounce back from a 35-21 loss to Argentina, which Josh Adams describes as a reality check. Wales had previously secured wins over Italy, Fiji, and the Barbarians, but now faces a daunting challenge from the world champions who are coming off victories against England and Scotland. Adams emphasizes the need for improvement in physicality and execution following the Argentina match.
- •Wales lost 35-21 to Argentina in their last match.
- •Adams labels South Africa match as a significant challenge.
- •Wales previously won against Italy, Fiji, and the Barbarians.
- •South Africa has won both of their previous Nations Championship games.
- •The game takes place on Saturday at Kings Park.
- 5:14 AMYahoo Sports — The hardest test - Wales need reaction in South Africa
- 5:14 AMBBC Sport — The hardest test - Wales need reaction in South Africa
"Josh Adams says Wales face the toughest test of their progress under Steve Tandy when facing South Africa in the Nations Championship.
"Josh Adams says Wales face the toughest test of their progress under Steve Tandy when facing South Africa in the Nations Championship.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 13, 2026, 5:14 AMThe hardest test - Wales need reaction in South Africa
Josh Adams says Wales face the toughest test of their progress under Steve Tandy when facing South Africa in the Nations Championship.
- BBC SportJul 13, 2026, 5:14 AMThe hardest test - Wales need reaction in South Africa
Josh Adams says Wales face the toughest test of their progress under Steve Tandy when facing South Africa in the Nations Championship.
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