Wales flanker Taine Plumtree will adopt a "nothing to lose" approach as he prepares for his Test match return against the Springboks on Saturday.
Wales suffered the ignominy of a first Six Nations wooden spoon since 2003 after Italy posted a 24-21 victory over them in Cardiff.
Wales and Gloucester winger Louis Rees-Zammit has announced he is stepping away from rugby to "pursue his dream" of a career in American Football.
Following Wales' quarter-final exit from the Rugby World Cup, Leigh Halfpenny has announced he is to retire from international duty.
The Springboks sent their Rugby World Cup rivals a clear message, in no uncertain terms, with an emphatic 52-16 victory over Wales in Cardiff.
England secured a 19-17 friendly win over Wales, thanks to a late penalty from George Ford, after skipper Owen Farrell was sent off.