Schalk Brits called into Boks squad for injured Smit

Mon, Jul 7 04:14 AM

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) _ Hooker Schalk Brits has been called into the South African rugby team preparing for Saturday's second Tri-Nations rugby test against New Zealand as cover for captain John Smit. Smit, who left the field in the first half of the first test at Wellington won 19-8 by the All Blacks was due to undergo further medical examination for a groin injury in Wellington on Monday.

"The flight from Cape Town to Wellington can be as long as 20 hours and we have therefore decided to call on Schalk so that the team can have sufficient cover in that area if needed," South African coach Peter de Villiers said.

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