Hendrikse gets the match underway for SA, taken by Grady

Anthems concluded and kickoff is just moments away

The sides are out on the field, anthems to follow

Vincent Koch runs out in his 50th cap for South Africa

World champions South Africa and Wales do battle in an international friendly. Head to head these sides have met on 41 occasions, with the Springboks winning 33 to the seven by Wales to go along with a single draw. The last meeting saw the Springboks thrash Wales 52-16 just prior to the 2023 Rugby World Cup.