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PDV to save local Boks for Tri-Nations

PDV to save local Boks for Tri-Nations

Coach Peter de Villiers plans to select just two contracted players from each of South Africa's five franchises for their one-off Test against Wales on June 5.

Fourie lands IRB try award

Jaque Fourie has won the 2009 International Rugby Players' Association Try of the Year award.

SA confirm plans to pick overseas Boks

Peter de Villiers says the June Test against Wales this year presents him with an opportunity to broaden his selection base.

Top Boks to miss Wales trip

Wales are likely to face an under-strength South Africa side in their specially-arranged Test match, which was confirmed for June 5 earlier this week.

Test-match problems for Boks

Oregan Hoskins concedes that playing Wales at the start of their international season later this year is "not in their best interest".

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