Will Rowlands backs Wales to break out of ‘brutal situation’ in Springboks clash

The double world champion Springboks arrive in Cardiff as Rugby Championship title holders with 10 wins from 12 Tests this year.

BREAK THE CYCLE: Will Rowlands accepts it is a tough time for Wales. Picture: Joe Giddens/PA

Will Rowlands accepts that Wales find themselves in “a brutal situation” as they prepare to face South Africa following 11 successive Test defeats and raging speculation about their head coach’s future.

Wales and Warren Gatland are behind the eight-ball ahead of an Autumn Nations Series finale that has landslide defeat written all over it.