De Villiers names experienced squad

South Africa coach Peter De Villiers will rely on the core of the squad that became world champions four years ago after naming his 30-man World Cup squad tonight.

Tue, 23 Aug, 2011 - 21:30

South Africa coach Peter De Villiers will rely on the core of the squad that became world champions four years ago after naming his 30-man World Cup squad tonight.

There were 18 survivors from that world-title clinching team, including 12 of those who started in the 15-6 final victory over England in Paris.

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