Wales captain Dewi Lake is expected to miss his first game under new head coach Steve Tandy as Wales prepare to face world champions South Africa in the Nations Championship on Saturday. Both sources report that Lake’s absence affects Wales ahead of the fixture, with the match framed as his likely first missed appearance since Tandy’s arrival. The reports do not provide further details about the reason for Lake’s unavailability or whether a replacement has been named. With Wales facing a top-tier opponent, the team’s lineup may be adjusted to cover the captain’s role, but no additional squad information is included in the available coverage. The focus remains on confirming Lake’s expected absence for the upcoming international match against South Africa during the Nations Championship, which is scheduled for Saturday. The coverage is consistent across outlets, indicating agreement on the timing and the leadership aspect of the change for Wales.