South African "Barbarians" lose de Villiers

Tuesday 25 May 2010
Published By: David Rawlings
International Rugby > South Africa

South Africa, who are fielding a side resembling more of a Barbarians side considering the number of former Europe based internationals being recalled into the side, have lost Munster centre Jean de Villiers from their squad to face Wales.

The South Africans are due to face the Welsh in a one off test on Saturday 5th June at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff before Wales head down to New Zealand to play a two test seires against the All Blacks.

Jean de Villiers will be replaced in the South Africa side by the Stormers Jaque Fourie who will now play alongside Bath's veteren fly half Butch James.

South Africa coach Peter de Villiers has yet to make a call on whether players from the Super 14 finalists franchises the Bulls and Stomers will feature.  Although he has already picked a handful of fringe players from the Stormers to make their debuts for the national side and the Bulls have provided two experienced players in Danie Rossouw and Dewald Potgieter.