​Wales have previously toured Argentina in 2018 and South Africa in 2022. Wales’ Nations Championship travelling campaign will kick off within the next 24 hours as they depart for matches against Argentina and South Africa. Steve Tandy’s squad opened World Rugby’s new tournament with an impressive six-try 39-24 win over Fiji at Cardiff City Stadium. Buoyed by back-to-back Test victories for the first time since 2023, Wales will prepare to cover more than 12,000 miles in the coming weeks to tackle the Pumas and the Springboks. The 33-man squad will begin by travelling over 7,000 miles and about 17 hours to Buenos Aires, where they will spend most of the week ahead of the Argentina game. A short flight will take them to San Juan for next Saturday’s match against Felipe Contepomi’s side, who opened the new competition with a 38-47 defeat at home to Scotland. Wales then faces a 5,300-mile journey to Durban, crossing five time zones to play world champions South Africa on 18 July. The Springboks began the Nations Championship with a 45-21 demolition of England. Wales’ edge over Fiji came with grit rather than flair, and Tandy insists there will be no excuses about logistical challenges. “We’re going to face two unbelievable tests with limited training, but it will be a unique test for us,” he said. “We’ll probably have one session together in Argentina because the teams will be flying separately. Then in South Africa, we might manage two together, but it’s something we’re considering.” Wales has chosen a 33-player travelling squad, and the busy schedule means there could be changes as players gain game time. “We’re becoming more competitive, so for certain positions we can manage things because they are physical,” Tandy added. While the win over Fiji will ease pressure, Tandy says the squad won’t dwell on Cardiff or rest on their laurels. “Test rugby is tough,” he said. “We’ll savour the victory, but we won’t get carried away or focus on external noise.” Argentina will be wary after their 12-try thriller loss to Scotland, but Wales won’t need reminding of the 52-28 defeat they suffered at the hands of the Pumas in Tandy’s first game as head coach in November 2025. Tandy believes the touring experience will benefit Wales. “I’ve always loved tours, whether with Scotland, the British and Irish Lions, or elsewhere,” he noted, reflecting on his return to Wales after a stint as Scotland’s defence coach. “Tours help you know people on a deeper level—there are fewer distractions, and you learn more, including from different cultures.” He also acknowledged the colder climate in Argentina and the need to adapt to travel.