Wales aim to defy the odds in South Africa
After a 10-month campaign that started for most players last August, one more challenge awaits Wales in the South African coastal city of Durban.
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Key People
Dan Biggar is a former captain of the Wales rugby team.
Dewi Lake is a Welsh rugby hooker who will captain Wales during the summer internationals.
Gareth Anscombe is a rugby player who has played for the Wales national team.
Josh Adams is a wing for Cardiff.
Head coach of Wales.
Wayne Pivac is a rugby union coach and former player, known for coaching the Wales national rugby team.
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After a 10-month campaign that started for most players last August, one more challenge awaits Wales in the South African coastal city of Durban.
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