/ 30 July 1997

Theron stands in for hurt Hurter

WEDNESDAY, 1.30PM:

THE Springbok selectors have named Dawie Theron as the only change in the team to face Australia in the Tri-Nations match on Saturday, after coach Carel du Plessis decided to keep rest of the squad that played against the All Blacks two weeks ago. Theron replaces injured Marius Hurter. Hooker James Dalton, who is suffering from a calf muscle injury, is one of the six reserves.

Meanwhile, There are four changes in the Australian team to play South Africa on Saturday. Flankers David Wilson and Matt Cockbain have been recalled and fly-half David Knox and fullback Stephen Larkham also make a comeback. In a positional switch, Daniel Manu will replace axed back-rower Michael Brial.

SOUTH AFRICA: Russell Bennett, Andre Snyman, Percy Montgomery, Danie van Schalkwyk, Pieter Rossouw, Jannie de Beer, Joost van der Westhuizen, Gary Teichmann (captain), Andre Venter, Ruben Kruger, Mark Andrews, Krynauw Otto, Dawie Theron, Naka Drotske, Os du Randt.

AUSTRALIA: Stephen Larkham, Ben Tune, Jason Little, James Holbeck, Joe Roff, David Knox, George Gregan, Daniel Manu, David Wilson, Matt Cockbain, John Eales (captain), Garrick Morgan, Andrew Health, Michael Foley, Richard Harry.