Dewi Lake has vowed that Wales will not shy away from the challenge despite facing a potentially uphill battle against world champions South Africa.
The Springboks touched down in London on Thursday morning and began preparation for their first Test of the season against Wales at Twickenham on Saturday.
Wales flanker Taine Plumtree will adopt a "nothing to lose" approach as he prepares for his Test match return against the Springboks on Saturday.
Springbok No. 8 Evan Roos expected a physical battle against Wales on Saturday as the team kicks off their 2024 international season at Twickenham.
Pieter-Steph du Toit will captain a Springbok side featuring a number of fresh faces as Rassie Erasmus unveiled a new-look matchday 23 to tackle Wales at Twickenham on Saturday.
The Springboks' preparations are well underway ahead of their opening Test match of the year against Wales at Twickenham Stadium.