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Single change South Africa drafts Van der Westhuysen into squad
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) -- Springbok coach Nick Mallett on Monday made just one change to his squad of 22 for the remaining Tri-Nations matches against Australia and New Zealand, calling up flyhalf Jaco van der Westhuysen. Van der Westhuysen's inclusion comes at a difficult time for South African rugby. There have been calls for Mallett's resignation following a dismal run of four successive defeats. Van der Westhuysen, who can also fill in at center, captained the South African under-23 side against Zimbabwe and Namibia earlier this year. He will join the squad in Johannesburg on Thursday to prepare for the test against New Zealand at Ellis Park on August 19. The Springboks play world champions Australia in Durban a week later. "Jaco has been in exceptional form both for the South African under-23 team and with his provincial side the Pumas in the Currie Cup," said Francois Davids, chairman of selectors. "He started playing Super 12 rugby when he was just 18 so he has the necessary experience." Van der Westhuysen will act as an understudy, or possible replacement, for incumbent flyhalf Braam van Straaten. Selborne Boome, Japie Mulder, Krynauw Otto and Willie Meyer are still injured and were not considered for selection. The Springboks, who won the Tri-Nations in 1998, have yet to win a match in this year's competition. Squad: Percy Montgomery, Thinus Delport, Breyton Paulse, De Wet Barry, Grant Esterhuizen, Chester Williams, Braam van Straaten, Jaco van der Westhuysen, Werner Swanepoel, Joost van der Westhuizen, Andre Vos (captain), Andre Venter, Corne Krige, Johan Erasmus, Warren Brosnihan, Mark Andrews, Albert van den Berg, Rob Kempson, Ollie le Roux, Cobus Visagie, Charl Marais, John Smit.
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