Stegmann, Kirchner drafted into Springbok squad for UK tour
01 November 2010 (16:40)
Vodacom Blue Bulls players Deon Stegmann and Zane Kirchner have been called up to the Springbok squad for their upcoming Grand Slam tour to Ireland, Wales, Scotland and England.
Stegmann replaces Schalk Burger and Kirchner replaces Juan de Jongh, with both Western Province players having to pull out due to injuries sustained in the Currie Cup final against the Sharks at the weekend.
Kirchner toured with the Springboks last year and has since played ten test matches, whilst Stegmann will make his debut on tour.
The side, captained by Vodacom Blue Bulls captain, Victor Matfield, now have ten players from the Blue Bulls.
The revised squad is: (with Blue Bulls players highlighted)
Gio Aplon, Zane Kirchner, Bjorn Basson, Bryan Habana, Lwazi Mvovo, Jean de Villiers, Frans Steyn, Adi Jacobs, Elton Jantjies, Patrick Lambie, Morné Steyn, Francois Hougaard, Ruan Pienaar, Pierre Spies, Willem Alberts, Ryan Kankowski, Keegan Daniel, Deon Stegmann, Juan Smith, Victor Matfield (c) , Flip van der Merwe, Bakkies Botha, Alistair Hargreaves, Jannie du Plessis, CJ van der Linde, Bismarck du Plessis, Adriaan Strauss, Chiliboy Ralepelle, Coenie Oosthuizen, Beast Mtawarira.
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