Wales won't be haunted by memory of darkest day in Pretoria

  • 📰 ChannelNewsAsia
  • ⏱ Reading Time:
  • 17 sec. here
  • 2 min. at publisher
  • 📊 Quality Score:
  • News: 10%
  • Publisher: 66%

Singapore Headlines News

Singapore Latest News,Singapore Headlines

PRETORIA : Wales return to the scene of one of their darkest days when they face South Africa at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday, but with many in the squad too young to remember their record 96-13 mauling in 1998, coach Wayne Pivac believes they can spring a surprise.It is also their first test since a shock

PRETORIA : Wales return to the scene of one of their darkest days when they face South Africa at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday, but with many in the squad too young to remember their record 96-13 mauling in 1998, coach Wayne Pivac believes they can spring a surprise.

But having lost all of their 10 tests in South Africa, one thing Pivac is clear about is that his side will not feel defeated before they walk onto the pitch. "The boys are really enjoying being in a different climate. It’s a massive challenge. It’ll be a good test and it’ll show us exactly where we are."

 

Thank you for your comment. Your comment will be published after being reviewed.
Please try again later.
We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:

 /  🏆 6. in SG

Singapore Latest News, Singapore Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

North picked at centre as Reffell debuts for Wales against BoksJOHANNESBURG, South Africa : George North has been named at outside centre as he makes his first Wales appearance in over a year against South Africa at Loftus Stadium on Saturday, while there is also a debut for loose-forward Tommy Reffell.North, who has spent most of his career on the wing, will bolster
Source: ChannelNewsAsia - 🏆 6. / 66 Read more »

Versatile Willemse eager to take his chance against WalesJOHANNESBURG, South Africa : Much is made of South Africa’s power in the forward pack, but fullback Damian Willemse is eager to showcase their artistry with ball in hand when the Springboks host Wales in the first of three tests at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on Saturday.The Boks will play in front of a
Source: ChannelNewsAsia - 🏆 6. / 66 Read more »

Versatile Willemse eager to take his chance against WalesJOHANNESBURG, South Africa : Much is made of South Africa’s power in the forward pack, but fullback Damian Willemse is eager to showcase their artistry with ball in hand when the Springboks host Wales in the first of three tests at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on Saturday.The Boks will play in front of a
Source: ChannelNewsAsia - 🏆 6. / 66 Read more »

North picked at centre as Reffell debuts for Wales against BoksJOHANNESBURG, South Africa : George North has been named at outside centre as he makes his first Wales appearance in over a year against South Africa at Loftus Stadium on Saturday, while there is also a debut for loose-forward Tommy Reffell.North, who has spent most of his career on the wing, will bolster
Source: ChannelNewsAsia - 🏆 6. / 66 Read more »

Biden says will see Saudi crown prince, won't push directly on oilMADRID: US President Joe Biden said on Thursday (Jun 30) he would see Saudi Arabia's king and crown prince during a visit to the country next month but that the purpose of his trip was not to press them to increase oil output to curb soaring crude prices. Asked at a press conference in Spain if he would as whatever Haven't Biden seen the viral Saudi State TV program making a mockery of him and Kamala? Crown Prince obviously knows who he is dealing with. He cannot even if he wants to, MBS is such a pariah according to Biden !!!
Source: ChannelNewsAsia - 🏆 6. / 66 Read more »

Curb deforestation or you won't hit net-zero targets, UN group tells firmsAsiaOne has launched EarthOne, a new section dedicated to environmental issues — because we love the planet and we believe science. Find articles like this there. LONDON — Companies critical to reducing tropical deforestation have no chance of meeting their greenhouse gas emission targets unless they make much faster progress on ending deforestation in their supply chains, a new study...
Source: asiaonecom - 🏆 10. / 59 Read more »