South Africa vs the World XV

Victor Matfield return to rugby and the Springboks
Victor Matfield return to rugby and the Springboks

South Africa’s mid-year internationals get underway on Saturday when they welcome Nick Mallett’s World XV to Cape Town before taking on Wales and Scotland in their summer Tests.

Heyneke Meyer has implemented some surprising changes in his Springboks squad ahead of this weekend’s clash, bringing both old faces and new into his side for what should make for some intriguing experimentation.

Read on for details of all the viewing information ahead of the Newlands Stadium collision, as well as a breakdown of which players and head-to-head battles will be worth keeping an eye on.

In culmination of a remarkable return to rugby, the once retired Victor Matfield has not only made his way back into the South Africa setup, but as BBC Sport announce, the veteran will captain his side in the absence of Jean de Villiers this summer.

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