Wales’ Autumn Internationals schedule concludes on Saturday with the visit of the mighty Springboks. Head coach Warren Gatland has announced five changes to the starting line-up that lost to Australia last weekend, as his side tries to arrest a record-breaking run of 11 consecutive defeats.

With Adam Beard injured, Christ Tshiunza comes into the second row, while Taine Plumtree replaces Aaron Wainwright at number 8.

In the backs, Rio Dyer makes his first start of November on the wing – Blair Murray moves from wing to full-back, with Cameron Winnett dropping out of the 23. Sam Costelow comes in for Gareth Anscombe at fly-half.

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“Last week’s result hurts and we are just as disappointed by it as the fans,” said Gatland. “Our focus now is on training and preparing well for our final game of this Autumn Nations Series.

“We know what a quality side South Africa are and the physicality they bring. This week we need to show real courage and front up against the world champions.”

Wales v South Africa kicks off at 5.40pm GMT on Saturday 23 November.

Read more: The full list of upcoming Wales fixtures

Wales Autumn Internationals 2024 – team v South Africa

15. Blair Murray
14. Tom Rogers
13. Max Llewellyn
12. Ben Thomas
11. Rio Dyer
10. Sam Costelow
9. Ellis Bevan

1. Gareth Thomas
2. Dewi Lake (captain)
3. Archie Griffin
4. Will Rowlands
5. Christ Tshiunza
6. James Botham
7. Jac Morgan
8. Taine Plumtree

Replacements:
16. Ryan Elias
17. Nicky Smith
18. Keiron Assiratti
19. Freddie Thomas
20. Tommy Reffell
21. Rhodri Williams
22. Eddie James
23. Josh Hathaway

Wales Autumn Internationals 2024 squad

Forwards 

Keiron Assiratti (Cardiff Rugby, 8 caps)
James Botham (Cardiff Rugby, 15 caps)
Ben Carter (Dragons, 12 caps)
Ryan Elias (Scarlets, 44 caps)
Archie Griffin (Bath Rugby, 5 caps)
Dewi Lake (Ospreys, 17 caps)
Evan Lloyd (Cardiff Rugby, 5 caps)
Kemsley Mathias (Scarlets, 4 caps)
Jac Morgan (Ospreys, 17 caps)
Taine Plumtree (Scarlets, 6 caps)
Tommy Reffell (Leicester Tigers, 22 caps)
Will Rowlands (Racing 92, 35 caps)
Nicky Smith (Leicester Tigers, 49 caps)
Gareth Thomas (Ospreys, 35 caps)
Freddie Thomas (Gloucester Rugby, uncapped)
Henry Thomas (Scarlets, 4 caps)
Christ Tshiunza (Exeter Chiefs, 14 caps)
Aaron Wainwright (Dragons, 52 caps)

Backs 

Gareth Anscombe (Gloucester Rugby, 39 caps)
Ellis Bevan (Cardiff Rugby, 5 caps)
Sam Costelow (Scarlets, 17 caps)
Rio Dyer (Dragons, 22 caps)
Josh Hathaway (Gloucester Rugby, 1 cap)
Eddie James (Scarlets, 3 caps)
Max Llewellyn (Gloucester Rugby, 4 caps)
Blair Murray (Scarlets, 2 caps)
Tom Rogers (Scarlets, 5 caps)
Ben Thomas (Cardiff Rugby, 6 caps)
Nick Tompkins (Saracens, 38 caps)
Owen Watkin (Ospreys, 41 caps)
Rhodri Williams (Dragons, 4 caps)
Cameron Winnett (Cardiff Rugby, 9 caps)

Wales Autumn Internationals 2024 fixtures

Saturday 23 November 2024

• Wales v South Africa
  Principality Stadium, Cardiff
  Kick-off: 5.40pm GMT / 7.40pm SAST / 4.40am AEDT (Sunday) / 6.40am NZDT (Sunday) / 12.40pm ET / 9.40am PT

Wales Autumn Internationals 2024 results

Sunday 10 November 2024

• Wales 19 v 24 Fiji
  Principality Stadium, Cardiff

Sunday 17 November 2024

• Wales 20 v 52 Australia
  Principality Stadium, Cardiff