Van der Linde recalled for Springboks

South Africa coach Jake White has recalled prop CJ van der Linde for Sunday's World Cup semi-final against Argentina in Paris.

The Free State prop missed the Springboks' 37-20 quarter-final victory over Fiji last weekend due to a knee injury.

With fellow prop BJ Botha already ruled out of the tournament because of knee trouble, it meant White flying in Jannie du Plessis as front-row cover.

He started against Fiji, but now reverts to the bench alongside his brother Bismarck du Plessis, with Van der Linde packing down alongside Os du Randt and skipper John Smit.

The return of Van der Linde is White's solitary change, despite South Africa producing an unconvincing display in toppling a Fiji side that fought back to 20-20 midway through the second-half.

South Africa are bidding to reach their second World Cup final, but Argentina are also unbeaten, having topped a qualifying pool that featured France and Ireland.

Team: P Montgomery; JP Pietersen, J Fourie, F Steyn, B Habana; B James, F du Preez; O du Randt, J Smit (capt), CJ van der Linde, B Botha, V Matfield, S Burger, J Smith, D Rossouw.

Replacements: B du Plessis, J du Plessis, J Muller, B Skinstad, R Pienaar, A Pretorius, W Olivier.