Willemse back in Springboks side

Winger Ashwin Willemse could play his first Test in two years for South Africa after coach Jake White named him in the side to face England on Saturday.

Wed, 23 May, 2007 - 13:20

Winger Ashwin Willemse could play his first Test in two years for South Africa after coach Jake White named him in the side to face England on Saturday.

The former South African player of the year has been dogged by injuries since making the last of his 15 appearances for his country in 2005.

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