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Article: Uncapped quartet named in de Springboks test squad
- Article from:
- South Wales Evening Post
- Article date:
- May 29, 2008
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South Africa coach Peter de Villiers has named four uncapped
players in his 30-man squad for the forthcoming Tests against Wales.
With regulars like Schalk Burger, Wikus van Heerden and Fourie du
Preez sidelined through injury, De Villiers has opted for a number
of players who have impressed during the Super 14 season.
Zimbabwe-born duo Tendai 'Beast' Mtawarira and Brian Mujati have
been handed first call-ups, as has lock Andries Bekker, whose
inclusion resulted in Johann Muller's omission.
Muller captained the Boks in last year's World Cup game against
the United States and against the Barbarians, and was considered the
natural back-up to Victor Matfield and Bakkies Botha.
De Villiers has ...