Springboks make one change for Bloemfontein test

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RECALLED: Danie Rossouw.

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Coach Peter de Villiers has made one change to his team for South Africa's third Tri-Nations test against Australia on Saturday, recalling lock Danie Rossouw in place of Flip van der Merwe.

De Villiers has kept faith with the rest of the players that started in the 44-31 win over Australia in Pretoria, which ended a four-game losing streak for the Springboks.

Utility back Gio Aplon returns to the matchday 22 announced on Tuesday. He is included on the bench for the injured Butch James.

South Africa and Australia are battling for second place in the Tri-Nations behind New Zealand, which has already won the tournament.

The Springboks and Wallabies are tied 1-1 in their three-match Nelson Mandela Plate series.

SPRINGBOKS: Francois Steyn, JP Pietersen, Jaque Fourie, Jean de Villiers, Bryan Habana, Francois Hougaard, Pierre Spies, Juan Smith, Schalk Burger, Victor Matfield, Danie Rossouw, Jannie du Plessis, John Smit, Gurthro Steenkamp. Reserves: Chiliboy Ralepelle, CJ van der Linde, 18 Flip van der Merwe, Ryan Kankowski, Ricky Januarie, Juan de Jongh, Gio Aplon.

- AAP