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JUAN DE JONGH
Western Province centre Juan de Jongh has been called up to the Springbok squad in the place of the injured JP Pietersen.
Stormers backline coach Robbie Fleck believes centre Juan de Jongh's omission from the Bok team led to an improvement in his play.
Juan de Jongh has been sent home from the Stormers' base after it became clear he needed rest to shake off a bout of influenza.
Bok centre Juan de Jongh says it was an easy decision to make when he extended his contract with WP and the Stormers until 2015.
The Stormers have received good news after centre Juan de Jongh was cleared fit to play against the Sharks at Newlands this weekend.
With their various Boks quickly brushing off RWC disappointment, the Sharks and WP may just meet again in the Currie Cup final.
The celebratory dance Springboks Gio Aplon and Juan de Jongh performed against Namibia had its origins in Nelspruit.
When the Springboks tackle Namibia in their RWC Pool D clash, their geographical connection won't be the only connection.
RWC debutant Juan de Jongh was overwhelmed by the Springbok team's farewell, which drew thousands of fans to Sandton.
WP backline coach Robbie Fleck is happy with the boost they received with the return of Gio Aplon and Juan de Jongh from the Boks.
WP coach Allister Coetzee has included Gio Aplon and Juan de Jongh on his bench after the Bok management finally released the duo.
WP will wait on the news of availability of Springboks Juan de Jongh and Gio Aplon before naming their team to face the Lions.
The Cheetahs' rush defence could prompt the Stormers into picking Juan de Jongh at inside centre in their Super Rugby clash.
The Stormers will be the envy of several other teams, but there will definitely be mixed feelings about their win over the Lions.
The Boks will leave SA for the UK tour without 13 of their first choice players, but that does not mean they are not in good spirits.
