Controversy surrounds the SA team that leaves later today for the away leg of the 2007 Tri-Nations.

Jake White and his fellow selectors decided to leave twenty first choice players behind to rest and recover from injuries. The squad picked to tour to Australia and New Zealand therefore includes a few surprises and has been met with negative comments from the ARB, so much so that the ARB is threatening to cancel the test against the Boks if a full strenght side is not picked. So far SA Rugby is adament that the top players needs a break and the squad going on tour has enough talent to do the job. Cobus Visagie makes a suprise comeback to international rugby with inclusion in the touring squad.
The SA squad to tour Australasia: Johan Ackermann, Eddie Andrews, Gary Botha, CJ van der Linde, Tonderai Chavhanga, Micheal Claassens, Bolla Conradie, Bismarck du Plessis, Jannie du Plessis, Bevin Fortuin, Peter Grant, Derick Hougaard, Wayne Julies, Hilton Lobberts, Johann Muller, Waylon Murray, Wynand Olivier, Breyton Paulse, Ruan Pienaar, JP Pietersen, Jaco Pretorius, Bob Skinstad, Albert van den Berg, Wickus van Heerden, Jacques Cronje, Cobus Visagie, Pedrie Wannenburg and Kabamba Floors

This is the latest available squad and is subject to change due to injuries or the outcome of negotiations between SA Rugby and the ARB. The captain will be announced before the team leaves later today.