South Africa have called up versatile forward Willem Alberts as a replacement for injured lock Lood de Jager ahead of their Rugby Championship clash with New Zealand on Saturday
De Jager suffered a bruised knee in the Springboks' 23‑17 loss to Australia in Brisbane and has been ruled out for two weeks.
Alberts, who has not featured for the Boks since the World Cup last year, can play in the second row, as well as cover the flank and number eight positions.
The Springboks play the All Blacks at 7.35pm Saturday while the Wallabies will play Argentina at 10.05pm.
Source: TVNZ
