Of interest to all but particularly TR buffs is the following article from superrugby.co.za......
Jantjes back from the wilderness by Dan Retief
Posted on 22 October 2005 - 18:40
Conrad Jantjes © Touchline PhotoConrad Jantjes, four years after his last test cap, was brought back from the wildnerness on Saturday when coach Jake White announced his 28-man Springbok squad to tour Argentina, Wales and France.
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Jantjes was the only selection which could be described as a surprise when Saru president Brian van Rooyen read out the names of the touring team shortly after the Absa Currie Cup Final at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday night.
Lions fullback Jantjes last played for the Springboks against the USA Eagles in Houston in December 2001 and his return to the squad is due reward for a long and dedicated fight back from injury and the scars that might have been caused by his having been pushed into test match rugby too early.
Jantjes, from June 2001 to December 2001, played eight tests for South Africa; scoring two tries, kicking a conversion and winning the man of the match award in only his second appearance against Australia at Loftus Versfeld.
A multi-talented sportsmen who has represented South Africa at age-group level in three sports, rugby, cricket and soccer, Jantjes should blossom in the positive atmosphere that has been engendered in the White-led Springbok team.
Danie Rossouw of the Bulls is the other player back in favour but for the rest White has stuck to those he has tried and tested.
An obvious omission is the absence of a second flyhalf to back up Andre Pretorius which would indicate that the coach is determined to follow through on his conviction that either Jean de Villiers or Percy Montgomery could be handed the No 10 jersey in a emergency.
A number of players, Jaco van der Westhuizen, Enrico Januarie, Gurthro Streenkamp, Ashwin Willemse, Marius Joubert and Joe van Niekerk, were not considered because of injury while Breyton Paulse has club commitments in France.
Gerrie Britz and Brent Russell have been placed on standby.
The touring squad is:
SURNAME NAME PROVINCE
Forwards
Andrews Eddie Investec WP
Botha Bakkies Vodacom Blue Bulls
Botha Gary Vodacom Blue Bulls
Burger Schalk Investec WP
Cronje Jacques Vodacom Blue Bulls
Du Randt Os Vodacom Cheetahs
Matfield Victor Vodacom Blue Bulls
Sephaka Lawrence Lions
Shimange Hanyani Investec WP
Smit John Natal Sharks - Captain
Tyibilika Solomzi Natal Sharks
Rossouw Danie Vodacom Blue Bulls
Smith Juan Vodacom Cheetahs
V/d Berg Albert Natal Sharks
V/der Linde CJ Vodacom Cheetahs
Wannenburg Pedrie Vodacom Blue Bulls
Backs
Barry De Wet Investec WP
Chavhanga Tonderai Investec WP
Claassens Michael Vodacom Cheetahs
Conradie Bolla Investec WP
De Villiers Jean Investec WP
Du Preez Fourie Vodacom Blue Bulls
Fourie Jaque Lions
Habana Bryan Vodacom Blue Bulls
Jantjies Conrad Lions
Julies Wayne Natal Sharks
Montgomery Percy Natal Sharks
Pretorius Andre Lions
Players not selected due to injury:
Jaco van der Westhuizen
Enrico Januarie
Guthro Streenkamp
Ashwin Willemse
Marius Joubert
Joe van Niekerk
Breyton Paulse has not selected due to Club Commitments in France
Players on Standby:
Gerrie Britz
Brent Russell
THOUGHT...
Imagine GH touring with just Daniel Carter as 10? 
Cheers,
Baz
