Six new faces for Springboks

South Africa coach Peter de Villiers has named six uncapped players in his preliminary 49-man squad for their World Cup defence.

Mon, 20 Jun, 2011 - 14:05

South Africa coach Peter de Villiers has named six uncapped players in his preliminary 49-man squad for their World Cup defence.

De Villiers has rewarded the likes of Cheetahs back-rower Ashley Johnson and Lions fly-half Elton Jantjes for their excellent form in difficult Super 15 campaigns for their franchises.

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