Writing for The Times of South Africa,
Simnikiwe Xabanisa runs his eye over a potential XV of talented South Africans who may miss out on World Cup selection.
"Peter de Villiers's Springbok World Cup squad stands at 49 and counting, but anyone with a passing interest in the Boks probably knows to within five players who the final 30 will be.
The following are 15 players who did the business in the Super 15 but probably won't go to the World Cup.
15 Riaan Viljoen
With the exception of the incredible Gio Aplon, Viljoen is the only South African fullback, Frans Steyn included, who can surprise the opposition on the counter-attack. He is probably wishing he used last year more constructively, having made the Bok end-of-year touring squad in 2009...."
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