New-look Wales target statement South Africa win

Wales co-captain Alex Callender said: "We really need to back ourselves going into this first Test match."It's about being brave and not going back to what we're used to. When we've been under the pump a little bit we'd go back to a driving maul when that might actually not be working."Ashley Beck (attack coach) has implemented an exciting attack where we want to move the ball and really stay on top of teams."We have to back ourselves and be confident in doing it. Things are going to go wrong, it's a rugby game, but it's how we then turn the switch and go again."We've got the team to do it."South Africa captain Babalwa Latsha said: "Last time when we were here, we went down to 29-19 and both teams have seen exponential growth since then."We've had a World Cup, we've broken records, both teams, and so we look forward to the game."It will be one that's tightly contested, especially around set-pieces because Wales play a similar style of rugby to what we do. We pride ourselves in those aspects, so as a tighthead I look forward to that type of contest."Asked if South Africa were favourites, Latsha said: "In the greater scheme of things we fall under the group that's chasing or carving up the rankings. We don't want to necessarily label ourselves as underdogs in this particular game because I think we might be evenly yolked, but ultimately it all boils down to what happens at quarter-past seven."BBC One Wales commentator Gareth Rhys Owen said: "The most eye-catching selection is Wales' most experienced player being asked to operate out of position in arguably the most pivotal position on the field."Keira Bevan's move is fascinating. In a Lions year, demonstrating that versatility could ultimately benefit her, but from a Wales perspective the bigger question is whether this is simply a short-term solution or a sign of things to come."This is an important block for Wales. They have four matches which all feel potentially winnable, but equally none in which victory can be taken for granted. It gives them an opportunity to change the mood, their fortunes and, perhaps most importantly, the narrative around this team."South Africa make for a particularly interesting first test. They are relative newcomers to the international game and even went four years without playing a Test between 2014 and 2018. With the playing population and sporting culture available to them, they have the potential to become a major force in women's rugby. For now, though, they remain a developing side rather than a dominant one."That makes this a fascinating test of where Wales are right now — and potentially where they are heading."Wales: Neumann; Singleton, Keight, Bell, A Williams; Bevan, Lockwood; Davies, K Jones, Tuipulotu, B Metcalfe, Evans, K Williams (co-capt), Callender (co-capt), King.Replacements: S Williams, G Pyrs, E Jones, Crabb, Aiono, A Joyce, George, De Vera.South Africa: Dolf; Tshiremba, Samboya, Ngwevu, Malinga; Van Rensburg, Felicia Jacobs; Charlie, Gwala, Latsha, Ubisi, Lochner, Solontsi, Catha Jacobs, Welman.Replacements: Gunter, Khuzwayo, Mdliki, Mokwai, Hele, Noxeke, Cilliers, Mokone.