De Villiers called in for Springboks

MUNSTER centre Jean de Villiers has been called up to the South Africa squad for Saturday’s clash against Ireland at Croke Park.

De Villiers replaces Adi Jacobs who has been ruled out for the world champions because of an ankle injury.

Fourie du Preez, Bakkies Botha, Bismarck du Plessis, CJ van der Linde, Zane Kirchner and Schalk Burger also all face late fitness tests.