20 September 2011
Peter De Villiers has re-called Bryan Habana and made a total of five changes as South Africa prepare to take on Namibia. The current world champions will be expected to walk this match but can the Namibians give them a run for their money?
Probably not. At 20th in the world, Namibia are the lowest ranked side in the tournament and will make no match for the mighty South Africans who have brought back their star player, Bryan Habana.
Squad analysis:
South Africa team: Pat Lambie, Gio Aplon, Jaque Fourie, Frans Steyn, Bryan Habana, Morne Steyn, Francois Hougaard; Gurthro Steenkamp, John Smit (captain), CJ Van der Linde, Bakkies Botha, Danie Rossouw, Willem Alberts, Schalk Burger, Pierre Spies.
Replacements: Chiliboy Ralepelle, Tendai Mtawarira, Francois Louw, Heinrich Brussow, Fourie du Preez, Ruan Pienaar, Juan de Jongh.
Ones to watch: Chiliboy Ralepelle, Tendai Mtawarira and Bryan Habana.
Try scorers: Bryan Habana, Frans Steyn, Mourne Steyn, Jaque Fourie
Namibia team: Chrysander Botha, Danie Dames, Danie van Wyk,Piet van Zyl, Heine Bock, Theuns Kotze, Eugene Jantjies; Johnnie Redelinghuys, Bertus O'Callaghan, Marius Visser, Heinz Koll, Nico Esterhuyse, Tinus Du Plessis, Jacques Burger (captain), Jacques Nieuwenhuis.
Replacements: Hugo Horn, Jane du Toit, Pieter Jan van Lill, Rohan Kitshoff, Ryan de la Harpe, Darryl de la Harpe, Conrad Marais.
Ones to watch: Danie van Wyk
Try scorers: Probably none (apologies to any Namibian readers!)
