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On Saturday Wales face South Africa - a nation who never seem to run out of international-class players. Are there lessons the tourists can learn?
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"I think what helps first, obviously, is you need to have a high number of participation."
— Rito Hlungwani , Athlete
"If you want to be a Springbok you have to be defensively solid, have a high work-rate and a good power game."
— Hanyani Shimange , Athlete
Key People
Hanyani Shimange is a former South African Springbok player.
Rassie Erasmus is the head coach of the South Africa national rugby team.
Rito Hlungwani is the forwards coach at the Stormers in South Africa.
Simnikiwe Xabanisa is a South African rugby writer.
Vusi Moyo is a 20-year-old fly-half for the Sharks and a new Springbok player.
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On Saturday Wales face South Africa - a nation who never seem to run out of international-class players. Are there lessons the tourists can learn?
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