Wales-Boks clash is undermining Test match rugby - White

LEGENDARY South African coach Jake White has warned World Rugby that the match between Wales and the Springboks risks undermining Test rugby.

- DYLAN JAMES

Both teams are missing a large contingent of their key players due to the fixture being played ouiside of the official international Test window.

Wales’ 13 French and English-based players returned to their clubs after the defeat to New Zealand, leaving Steve Tandy with a significantly weakened squad for a clash against the world champions.

However, South Africa have also taken a hit, with many of their Japan-based players being recalled to the Far East ahead of the new season.

Such is the depth of the Springboks, Rassie Erasmus has still been able to name a formidable South African outfit, but will be without the likes of World Player Of The Year Malcolm Marx and pocket rocket wing Cheslin Kolbe.