Springboks add flanker Heinrich Brussow to squad for home games of 2011 Tri Nations series
South African Rugby Union (SARU) has announced the inclusion of Heinrich Brussow in their squad for the remaining two home games of the 2011 Tri Nations tournament. Brussow’s will become the 25th member of the squad.
SARU has announced the inclusion of their flanker Brussow in the Springboks squad in a statement released on their official website on Sunday, August 7.
Earlier last week, Springboks head coach, Peter de Villiers, has named his 24–man squad for their remaining two encounters of the Tri Nations. The return of Brussow has strengthened match preparations for the Springboks, who are still looking for their maiden
victory in this year’s Tri Nations competition.
Springboks so far have played two away games against the Wallabies and All Blacks in Australia and New Zealand respectively. They ended on the losing side on both occasions.
However, with the return of most of the senior injured players, who earlier were ruled out of Springboks away leg matches of the competition, might help them to change their fortunes.
Brussow has been directed to join the rest of the squad for Springboks training camp, at Durban on Monday, August 8. Earlier, Brussow has made a successful return from his injury for his provincial state side, Free State Cheetahs, in their round four encounter
against Western Province at Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein, on Saturday, August 6.
Brussow started the match from the bench, and take the field during the 55th minute of the Saturday’s game. He replaced the Johan Wessels as the flanker and helped the Cheetahs to stage their impressive comeback, to defeat the Province.
The 25-year-old Brussow made his international debut for the Springboks against England, in 2008. He so far has made 13 international appearances for Springboks, which includes six Tri Nations appearance.
However, Springboks are still waiting on the availability of players like Schalk Burger, Duane Vermeulen, Willem Alberts, Andries Bekker, Johann Muller and Juan Smith.
Springboks will announce their match 22 for their upcoming Tri Nations encounter against the visiting Wallabies on Tuesday, August 9. They will host the Wallabies at Kings Park Stadium, Durban on August 13.
The revised Springboks 25 –man squad include,
Backs: Gio Aplon, Frans Steyn, JP Pietersen, Bryan Habana, Jaque Fourie, Juan de Jongh, Jean de Villiers, Morne Steyn, Butch James, Ruan Pienaar, Fourie du Preez, Francois Hougaard.
Forwards: Pierre Spies, Jean Deysel, Danie Rossouw, Bakkies Botha, Victor Matfield Gerhard Mostert, John Smit (captain), Bismarck du Plessis, Tendai Mtawarira, Jannie du Plessis, Gurthrö Steenkamp, CJ van der Linde.
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