South Africa’s final 30-man squad for 2011 Rugby World Cup
Peter de Villiers
Peter de Villiers has named his 30 man squad for the Rugby World Cup, as South Africa look to defend their 2007 title as well as trying to win what would be a record third Rugby World Cup. Injury has already deprived the squad of Cheetahs flanker Juan Smith. The total number of caps in the squad is an impressive 1224, and will be led by Sharks hooker John Smit alongside vice-captain Victor Matfield.
Head Coach: Peter de Villiers
Backs: Francois Steyn, Patrick Lambie, JP Pietersen, Gio Aplon, Jaque Fourie, Jean de Villiers, Juan de Jongh, Bryan Habana, Odwa Ndungane, Morne Steyn, Butch James, Fourie du Preez, Francois Hougaard, Ruan Pienaar
Forwards: Tendai ‘Beast’ Mtawarira, Gurthro Steenkamp, John Smit (capt), Bismarck du Plessis, Chiliboy Ralepelle, Jannie du Plessis, CJ van der Linde, Bakkies Botha, Victor Matfield, Johann Muller, Dannie Rossouw, Willem Alberts, Schalk Burger, Heinrich Brussow, Francois Louw, Pierre Spies.
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