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The Welsh Rugby Union’s decision to rotate heavily for the upcoming Test against South Africa has left the hosts of the Welsh Regional Rugby Appreciation Podcast baffled and frustrated, with one host remarking that his only hope for the match is "praying nobody dies." This reaction comes amid a packed episode covering the senior men’s loss to Argentina, promising Under-20s performances, and a flurry of player movement across both the men’s and women’s game.

A Selection Head-Scratcher Against the Springboks

The dominant thread of the episode is the hosts' bewilderment at the team selected to face South Africa. After building some consistency in the backline over the last four Tests, the coaching staff has thrown that out. Ben Carter, who started the last four Tests, has been dropped. Eddie James, arguably one of Wales’ better players in that stretch, has also been dropped. Meanwhile, Ben Thomas—who hasn’t played for Wales in the last four games—is now starting. The hosts see this as a recipe for disaster, particularly in the 10-12 channel, where they fear the Springboks’ physicality will overwhelm the pairing.