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They're preparing for a do-or-die World Cup quarter-final clash with South Africa, but Wales' rugby stars have still found time to relax on the squad's day off.

Warren Gatland's boys took a trip to Thorpe Park on Wednesday, taking on the thrills and spills of the theme park's roller coasters ahead of Saturday's meeting with the Springboks.

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With the tournament's spotlight becoming even more intense as we reach the last eight stage this weekend, the pressure is cranking up on the squad as the competition reaches fever pitch.

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But as is usual in Test week, the Wales boys stepped away from the build-up to the game by enjoying a day off, this time at the venue on the outskirts of London.

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The likes of George North, James Hook, Taulupe Faletau and Gareth Anscombe plus other squad members took on some of the resort's biggest rides and seemed to enjoy them too!

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And by the looks of these pictures, it seems that while our rugby heroes are fearless on the pitch, a roller-coaster does leave one or two of the Wales squad a little scared.

Alex Cuthbert, Tyler Morgan and Hook were just a few players to look like the rides gave them a bit of a fright though of course a much bigger test of courage awaits the team at Twickenham on Saturday.

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Morgan and Hook face a straight fight to see who will start at outside centre and partner Jamie Roberts in midfield after Rob Howley confirmed North and Cuthbert will begin on the wings.

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Wales name their team to face the Springboks at 11am on Thursday with who will wear the 13 jersey the main consideration for Gatland, Howley and the coaching staff.

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Elsewhere, key forwards Dan Lydiate and Gethin Jenkins are likely to return for the match-up against what will undoubtedly be a hugely physical South Africa side.

Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer named his side to face Wales on Wednesday with the return of wing JP Pietersen meaning they are as near to full strength as can be expected.

Veteran lock Victor Matfield is the only big name absentee for Meyer's side.