Matfield to skipper Boks

Victor Matfield will captain South Africa in their Tri-Nations clash against New Zealand in Durban on Saturday.

Matfield to skipper Boks
Wed, 20 Jun, 2007 - 17:25

Victor Matfield will captain South Africa in their Tri-Nations clash against New Zealand in Durban on Saturday.

Lock Matfield will lead the team as regular captain John Smit has been ruled out with a hamstring injury.

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