Wales attempt to avoid more unwanted history as they face South Africa in Cardiff this evening. Warren Gatland’s side are on a run of 11 straight Test match defeats, and should they be beaten by the Springboks it will be the first time since 1937 that they have gone an entire calendar year without a win.

South Africa are braced for a fast start from desperate Wales in Saturday’s autumn international clash in Cardiff, but have plans in place to counter their hosts, according to returning Springbok lock Jean Kleyn.

Wales head coach Warren Gatland has said he would like to remain in his role as his side prepare to face two-time world champions South Africa.

Warren Gatland says he has a strong desire to remain as Wales head coach as he prepares to face world champions South Africa on Saturday.

Beleaguered Wales have made five changes to their team to face South Africa on Saturday as they seek to end a record-breaking 11-match losing streak. Coach Warren Gatland on Wednesday dropped flyhalf Gareth Anscombe and picked Sam Costelow while Rio Dyer starts on the wing for the first time since the tour to Australia in July.