Forwards coach Robin McBryde is confident Wales are battle-ready ahead of their Rugby World Cup quarter-final with South Africa.

Wales have already had to face former champions Australia and England in one of the tougher starts to the competition, made even more difficult by a series of injuries that have depleted their squad.

Next up are the Springboks and McBryde believes their pool experience leaves Wales' squad ready to go toe-to-toe with the two-time champions.

"They have an exceptionally strong set piece," he said. "We know what is ahead of us. 

"We are at a stage now where all the hard work was done in our preparations. We are getting battle-hardened now.

"We are getting into a rhythm up front and, hopefully, we can build on our performances so far. We want to be battle-hardened, not battle-weary.

"They have a strong offloading game when they choose to. They do everything at pace. It is about matching them at the gain line challenge."