Province Boks called up

2008-09-03 14:03

Cape Town - Fijian international Sireli Naqelevuki, was named in a very powerful Western Province side to play the Cheetahs in an Absa Currie Cup rugby match in Bloemfontein on Saturday.

Naqelevuki last played two months ago at the Pacific Nations Cup where he had several impressive outings as an outside centre. However, he has been named on the left wing for Saturday's match.

Springbok inside centre Jean de Villiers has taken over the captaincy from his midfield partner Gcobani Bobo. Apart from De Villiers, seven other returning Springboks were called up by WP.

Springbok Percy Montgomery is suffering from a stomach ailment and was not considered for the match.

Springbok flyhalf Peter Grant has returned to full health and will join up with Ricky Januarie as the starting XV halfback pairing.

WP: Conrad Jantjes, Tonderai Chavhanga, Gcobani Bobo, Jean de Villiers (captain), Sireli Naqelevuki, Peter Grant, Ricky Januarie, Luke Watson, Francois Louw, Schalk Burger, Andries Bekker, Adriaan Fondse, Brian Mujati, Schalk Brits, Wicus Blaauw.

Replacements - Deon Fourie, JC Kritzinger, AJ Venter, Nick Koster, Bolla Conradie, Joe Pietersen and Wylie Human.

- SAPA