[8] The failure of the Welsh regions to qualify for the 2013–14 Pro12 play-offs meant that, for many of the players, there would be a five-week gap between the end of the season and the first Test.

[9] The match fell outside the international window, so players based outside Wales were not required to be released to play, in accordance with IRB regulations.

Head coach Warren Gatland named a 32-man squad following the trial match, for the two-test series against South Africa.

Head coach: Warren Gatland Note: Caps and ages are as of the date of the first test match, 14 June 2014.

On 7 June, South Africa played an uncapped warm-up match against a World XV in Cape Town, in the lead up to the Welsh series.