Wales Deaf face the Deafboks in two Tests hosted in Pretoria, on Saturday 8th August and Wednesday 12th August.
Wales Deaf recently lifted the Broadstreet Cup after a hard fought 20-8 victory over England Deaf at Mosely in April, with Tata Steel hooker Dan Vella picking up a brace of tries during the win.
They are also the reigning World Champions after winning the inaugural Deaf Rugby World Championship in 2002, beating hosts and favourites New Zealand 28-14 in the final.
WDRU honorary secretary Gareth Evans said, “I am delighted to be able to announce the tour party for the Wales Deaf Rugby Union tour to South Africa next month.
“Both test matches will take place in Pretoria with the tour being approved by the WRU.
“I would like to thank the relevant clubs for their continued support and congratulate them on the remarkable achievement of producing players for the squad and we hope to return unbeaten.”
The travelling squad is as follows:
Adam Brake Caerleon RFC, Craig Field Taffs Well RFC, Damien David Taibach, Dan Vella Tata Steel, David Brake Caerleon RFC, David Wellbeloved Exmouth RFC, Gareth John Tata Steel, Henry Turner Cardiff Met RFC, Jack Tugwell Llandaf North, Matt Jones Bideford / Morriston, Nick Evans Tondu, Nigel Francis Llandaf North, Nigel Marcus Lear Abersychan RFC, Owen Jones Mold RFC, Richard Hicks Maesteg RFC, Richard Lewis Dunvant RFC, Rob Mills Builth Wells RFC, Ryan Shallish Dinas Powys, Sam Gallagher Dunvant RFC, Sean Driscoll Rumney, Tim Parkinson Milton Keynes, Wes Pooley Minehead
