Matfield to skipper Boks
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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SUBSCRIBEVictor 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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