South Africa v Wales exact scoreline predicted as prop needs 'game of his life'

South Africa v Wales exact scoreline predicted.

Wales are underdogs heading into the first Test in Pretoria. South Africa have not played together as a unit for some time and Elton Jantjies is at fly-half. Wayne Pivac has chosen the best scrummaging loose-head with the weaker scrum-lock to start and vice-versa on the bench.

Wales have to limit the number of scrums and keep the ball on the field to restrict the lineouts. If Wales' penalty count balloons, they'll give South Africa easy access and be defending driving mauls all day.

South Africa will beat Wales 27-24.

Wales lost to South Africa in November. They were pummelled in the scrum in Cardiff. The first Test is in Pretoria on Saturday. Simon Thomas predicts South African rugby power.  Welsh team will play a conservative game. It will be played at altitude. Wales are without Lions loosehead Wyn Jones and tighthead Tomas Francis.

South Africa will beat Wales 32-12.

Wales take on South Africa in the first Test in Pretoria. Dan Lydiate will play at six, Courtney Lawes at blindside. The game plan is similar to that of last year's Lions tour. South African team will grow stronger as the tour goes on. South Africans are world champions. Wales have improved during recent trips to South America. It's hard to say with any conviction that a first Welsh victory in South Korea is in works.

South Africa beat Wales 29-9.

Wales take on South Africa in the first Test at Loftus Versfeld. The game is a battle between the starters and the reserves. Mark Orders predicts a scoreline. He says prop Lewis needs a game of his life. South African reserves include Malcolm Marx, Steven Kitshoff, Vincent Koch, Elrigh Louw, Kwagga Smith and Willie le Roux.

Dillon Lewis and Gareth Thomas need to play well to cope with the power of Ox Nche and Frans Malherbe. Wales need a set-piece platform to overcome the odds. They do have some potent backs, but it would be a surprise if they overdid the running.

South Africa beat Wales 35-15.