Meyer backs Bok veterans
Heyneke Meyer defended his decision to include a number of veteran players saying South African rugby supporters 'move on' too quickly, reports RYAN VREDE.
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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.
The Springboks will face Japan for the first time at next year's World Cup in England.
Jean de Villiers will miss the incoming tour because of a knee injury.
Stephan Lewies has been called up to the Springbok training camp after Jean de Villiers was ruled out with a knee injury.
Schalk Burger, Victor Matfield, Frans Steyn and Heinrich Brüssow have been included in the Springboks' 36-man training squad named on Monday.