De Villiers springs selection surprises

South Africa coach Peter de Villiers sprang several surprises when naming his 30-man squad for the Tests against Wales and Italy next month.

De Villiers springs selection surprises
Wed, 28 May, 2008 - 15:23

South Africa coach Peter de Villiers sprang several surprises when naming his 30-man squad for the Tests against Wales and Italy next month.

With several regulars sidelined through injury, De Villiers instead opted for a number of players who have impressed during the Super 14 season.

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