Sep 10 2009

Springbok side to play the All Blacks in Hamilton

The Springbok are sweating on a couple of injuries, but have named largely the same side to face the All Blacks.

The only change is Francois Steyn coming into the starting lineup at the expense of Ruan Pienaar who drops back to the bench.

Bakkies Botha is back to full fitness, but Pierre Spies, Juan Smith, Jacque Fourie, Fourie du Preez and Bryan Habana have all had niggles to overcome this week.

The Boks need to hit back hard if they are to beat the All Blacks and claim their third Tri-nations title. There is also the small matter of the IRB number 1 world ranking up for grabs too.

The Springboks:

1. Beast Mtawarira
2. Bismarck du Plessis
3. John Smit (c)
4. Bakkies Botha
5. Victor Matfield
6. Heinrich Brussow
7. Juan Smith
8. Pierre Spies
9. Fouire du Preez
10. Morne Steyn
11. Bryan Habana
12. Jean de Villiers
13. Jaque Fourie
14. Odwa Ndungane
15. Francois Steyn

16. Chiliboy Ralepelle
17. Jannie du Plessis
18. Danie Rousouw
19. Schalk Burger
20. Ricky Januarie
21. Adi Jacobs
22. Ruan Pienaar

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