Rugby Australia will trial a lowering of the legal tackle height from the shoulder line to below the sternum in a bid to reduce concussions. Photo by Christiaan KOTZE / AFP
What time is Wales vs Springboks on Saturday?
Wales vs Springboks will kick off at 16:15 (SAST) at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday 19 August 2023.
Rugby Australia will trial a lowering of the legal tackle height from the shoulder line to below the sternum in a bid to reduce concussions. Photo by Christiaan KOTZE / AFP
The Springboks make their way north this week and face Wales in Cardiff in their penultimate Rugby World Cup warm-up.
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What time is Wales vs Springboks
The match will kick off at 16:15 (SAST) at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday 19 August 2023.
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Teams will be announced during the week.
New Zealand will await the Springboks in their final warm-up played at what is expected to be a sold-out Twickenham.
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The Springboks opening match at the World Cup is against Scotland in Marseille on Sunday 10 September.
This will is followed by pool matches against Romania in Bordeaux (17 September), Ireland in Paris (23 September) and Tonga in Marseille (1 October).
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“The main difference between the 2019 RWC and this one, is that there is a little more expectation on us now,” said Springbok head coach Jacques Nienaber.
“As a team we’ve built more squad depth over the last few years, but the expectations are not a burden, it’s a privilege.
“In the last few weeks, we’ve attended a few functions and we’ve heard all the messages from our partners, dignitaries, and the public, so we realise how much support we have. We understand the expectations and we embrace it.
“The beauty of this squad is that we have quite a lot of experience,” Nienaber added. “We have nine players participating in their third Rugby World Cup, and a whole lot in their second. So perhaps only a third of the squad is going into their first World Cup.”
What the skipper said
Siya Kolisi added: “We are entering this World Cup as defending champions, whereas we were the underdogs the last time. We may not be underdogs this time, but we are not the favourites.
“That said, we know what to expect this time and we have a lot more experience as a group. Even the younger players are not entering this competition blindly because there are several experienced players around them to guide them. All in all, we are in a better mental place this time.”
