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Men’s international friendly: South Africa v WalesVenue: Twickenham Date: Saturday, 22 June Kick-off: 14:00 BSTCoverage: Live on S4C, BBC iPlayer, BBC Radio Wales, Radio Cymru the BBC Sport website and app, plus live text commentary and followed by match report on the BBC Sport website and app.So soon after the summer solstice, Saturday in south-west London could prove one of the longest days for Warren Gatland’s Wales.It is fair to say Wales will be rank outsiders when they face the daunting task of playing world champions South Africa at Twickenham on Saturday.

Damage limitation is what most Wales fans will hope for in the first of three summer internationals – with a two-Test tour of Australia to follow in July.

Gatland’s side are without numerous front-line players and a major experience gulf between them and their opponents.

South Africa lock Eben Etzebeth has won almost as many caps (119) as the entire Wales starting pack (120).

Wales are also in a losing spiral having lost six straight Tests and finished bottom of the Six Nations for the first time in 21 years.

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It is a crucial summer for Gatland after he was given a vote of confidence by the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) following the Six Nations failures.Winning became a habit for Wales during his first spell as head coach from 2008 to 2019, with Six Nations titles, Grand Slams and World Cup semi-final appearances.

It is a different story second time around since Gatland returned to replace Wayne Pivac in December 2022.Wales have lost 12 Tests from 18 and slipped to 10th in the world rankings after the Six Nations debacle. A victory is needed soon.

His man-management skills has also come under scrutiny after Ospreys hooker Sam Parry felt compelled to leave the summer training squad after initially being included.

With Dragons hooker Elliot Dee set to miss the Wallabies Tests through injury and Scarlets front row Ryan Elias rested for the summer, it leaves two rookie Cardiff hookers Evan Lloyd and Efan Daniel to accompany Dewi Lake in Australia.