Matfield leads Boks into battle
Victor Matfield has been appointed Springbok captain for the June series in the absence of Jean de Villiers.
Victor Matfield has been appointed Springbok captain for the June series in the absence of Jean de Villiers.
The Springboks' centre stocks have been further depleted with news that Damian de Allende has been ruled out of the June series. JON CARDINELLI reports
Heyneke Meyer defended his decision to include a number of veteran players saying South African rugby supporters 'move on' too quickly, reports RYAN VREDE.
Victor Matfield and Schalk Burger have been named in a 36-man Springbok squad that includes seven new caps.
Veteran lock Alun Wyn Jones will captain Wales when they tackle the Springboks this June.
Neither Frans Steyn nor Eben Etzebeth is expected to feature for the Springboks this June due to injuries. Steyn will, however, be available for the Sharks.
Adriaan Strauss has copped a three-week suspension for his tip-tackle on Kobus van Wyk.