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Tommy Reffell is poised to make his Test debut when Wales take on a juggernaut South Africa side in Pretoria on Saturday.
Flanker Reffell has had to wait for an international chance despite his impressive club form helping Leicester Tigers to this season’s Gallagher Premiership title. But the 23-year-old is now ready to step up to the highest level.
Wales will confirm their team to take on the Springboks on Thursday morning, but Sportsmail understands head coach Wayne Pivac is likely to plump for a mix of youth and experience.
Tommy Reffell (left) is poised to make his Test debut in Wayne Pivac's (right) Wales side
Veteran Dan Lydiate, 34, is set to start in the back-row alongside Reffell with Taulupe Faletau at No 8.
Loosehead prop Gareth Thomas and hooker Ryan Elias are also ready to begin the game.
Pivac will have to make a late call on the fitness of tighthead prop Tomas Francis and which two of locks Alun Wyn Jones, Adam Beard and Will Rowlands start.
Wales attack coach Stephen Jones insisted earlier this week Francis was in full training after a back injury scare, but he remains
