Burger back as Boks stay on track

SCHALK BURGER has been recalled to the South Africa squad for the next stage of their Tri-Nations campaign, following the eight-week ban he picked up during the British and Irish Lions tour of the country.

Burger’s ban will expire before the Springboks’ next game against Australia in Perth on August 29.

The Western Province star was found guilty of making contact with the eye area of Lions winger Luke Fitzgerald in June. He must now hope to dislodge Heinrich Brussow, who has impressed since replacing Burger in the team.