Mann, who missed out against Argentina, returns to the blind-side flanker role alongside Jac Morgan and Aaron Wainwright.<\/p>\n
Reffell is set to make his first international appearance for a year, and his first selection by Tandy, after being left out of the previous two campaigns.<\/p>\n
“We feel we’ve got depth in the back row,” said Tandy.<\/p>\n
“Manny (Alex Mann) was excellent against Fiji, but he hadn’t played a lot of minutes so now we’ve got a good opportunity to freshen up the pack.”<\/p>\n
Cardiff lock Williams, who will partner Adam Beard, makes his first Test start for a year after overcoming a serious leg injury suffered at the beginning of the season,<\/p>\n
“It’s brilliant for Teddy, how hard he’s worked after a horrific injury and the way he has come back,” added Tandy.<\/p>\n
“He had a real impact when he came off the bench last weekend, so it’s pleasing and well-deserved.”<\/p>\n
With Carter sidelined, Wales face the Springboks without the lock pairing that finished the Six Nations with Exeter captain Dafydd Jenkins missing the summer tour because of a shoulder operation.<\/p>\n
Carter forced his way into the starting line-up for the final three games of the Six Nations and continued in the side for the uncapped fixture against the Barbarians and Nations Championship games against Fiji and Argentina.<\/p>\n
The absence of the 21-times capped Dragons forward further stretches the second-row resources.<\/p>\n
Flanker Plumtree covered the second row in the fixture against Fiji and Thomas was called to South Africa and now finds himself thrust into the 23-man squad.<\/p>\n
It’s a baptism of fire for Freddie,” said Tandy.<\/p>\n
“He was unlucky not to be in the original squad. He’s come in, trained well and it’s a great opportunity for him on the weekend.”<\/p>\n