Boks delay team selection

South Africa to announce Twickenham team on Thursday

Last updated: 18th November 2008

Boks delay team selection

De Villiers: Assessing injuries

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South Africa have delayed naming their team for Saturday's clash with England at Twickenham by 48 hours due to injuries.

Springboks coach Peter de Villiers was due to finalise his squad on Tuesday but has not had "sufficient time to assess the injury situation and confirm the availability of players".

De Villiers will now name his team at 12.30pm on November 20.

Hooker Bismarck du Plessis and prop Gurthro Steenkamp are both definitely out of Saturday's World Cup final rematch after suffering hamstring and ankle injuries respectively in the Springboks' 14-10 victory over Scotland.

Scrum-half Fourie du Preez is a doubt after withdrawing from the Scotland game with a strained quadriceps muscle. His injury requires further assessment before a decision on his availability can be made.

Prop Brain Mujati has a bruised shoulder and Bryan Habana took a blow to the thigh but team doctor Craig Roberts expects both to be fit for selection.

Sharks prop Jannie du Plessis, who was called up on Sunday to cover for possible withdrawals in the front row, has joined the squad in London.

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