First black capt for Bok XV
2006-11-29 17:22
Johannesburg - SA Under-21 captain Chiliboy Ralepelle will make history on Sunday when he runs onto the field as captain of the Springbok XV against the World XV at Leicester, England, on December 3.
The 20-year-old will be the first Black player to captain a Springbok side, and also the youngest captain ever.
Gary Botha, who captained the Currie Cup Blue Bulls team this season, is expected to join the proceedings later in the game, and receive the captain's armband from Ralepelle. The switch could be done at halftime
Botha, who was part of the World Championship-winning 2002 SA Under-21 team that played under coach Jake White, will also be making his debut as Springbok captain.
The non-Test match will be the last Springbok game for the season.
SA Team:
Bevin Fortuin, Jaco Pretorius, Wynand Olivier, De Wet Barry, JP Pietersen, Francois Steyn, Ruan Pienaar, Danie Rossouw, Gerrie Britz, Wikus van Heerden, Albert van den Berg, Johan Ackermann, CJ van der Linde, Chiliboy Ralepelle (c), Deon Carstens.
Replacements: Gary Botha, Lawrence Sephaka, Selborne Boome, Hilton Lobberts, Ricky Januarie, Meyer Bosman, Jongi Nokwe.
- SAPA