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Andre Pollard of South Africa tackles Wales' Hallam Amos during their November, 2017 encounter - a game Wales won

Organisers of Wales' June Test against South Africa in Washington DC have quashed reports it is in doubt.

Reports had said the fixture could be called off amid financial and ticket sales problems.

Mark Lambourne, a board member for match organisers Rugby International Marketing (RIM) said: "For the elimination of any doubt, the fixture was since officially sanctioned."

He also said ticket sales are "over 12,000" with more than a month to go.

Lambourne added: "Published USA Rugby minutes from last month transcribe the fact that a healthy debate was had about the game, external-link with directors entirely within their rights to discuss the benefits for USA Rugby.

He says preparations for the fixture "are going ahead at full pace".

"We are all very much looking forward to welcoming Wales and the Springboks to Washington DC on 2 June," said Lambourne.

When English Premiership clubs Saracens and Newcastle met in Philadelphia in September, 2017, they played in front of 6,271 in an 18,500 capacity venue.

However, the Ireland's historic won over New Zealand at Chicago's Soldier Field in November, 2016 was a sell-out 60,000.

Wales will face the Springboks before two Tests in Argentina at Robert F Kennedy Stadium.

The WRU said Wales are looking forward to the match, adding: "Beyond the contracted game, we have a number of local activities planned during our week in the US and we're confident the team will be great ambassadors for Welsh rugby."

Wales coach Warren Gatland is expected to rest some established players, including British and Irish Lions lock Alun Wyn Jones, for the summer tour.

Tests against Argentina will be played on 9 and 16 June.