Boks make three changes to team

30 November 2007 - 02:00
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LONDON - South Africa have made three changes for tomorrow's non-cap international against the Barbarians at Twickenham - Jake White's last match as coach of the world champions.

LONDON - South Africa have made three changes for tomorrow's non-cap international against the Barbarians at Twickenham - Jake White's last match as coach of the world champions.

Bismarck du Plessis takes the place of World Cup-winning captain John Smit after the hooker's French club, Clermont Auvergne, refused to release him for this fixture.

Another change to the pack that started last Saturday's 34-12 win over Wales sees second-row Johan Ackermann replace Bakkies Botha who injured his ankle during the Millennium Stadium clash. On the wing, JP Pietersen has given way to Akona Ndungane. - Sapa-AFP