South Africa names veterans Matfield, Burger in training squad


  • Rugby
  • Monday, 19 May 2014

South Africa Springboks' Victor Matfield receives a pass during a training session in Wellington October 6, 2011. REUTERS/Mike Hutchings

CAPE TOWN (Reuters) - Veterans Victor Matfield and Schalk Burger plus eight uncapped players were included by South Africa in a 36-man squad to attend a training camp later this month to prepare for this year's international fixtures.

The 37-year-old lock Matfield, who came out of retirement to play for the Bulls in the Super Rugby competition this season, and the 31-year-old Burger, who has been hampered by injury over the last 18 months, were named by coach Heyneke Meyer on Monday.

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