Springboks call up Kirchner

Published: Sunday, 2. October, 2011 in category South Africa
Kirchner: Added to the Springboks squad

Bulls full-back Kirchner will join up the Springboks squad in Wellington on Tuesday ahead of their quarter-final showdown on Sunday.

Steyn's tournament was ended on Friday after he damaged his left shoulder in the 13-5 Pool D victory over Samoa at North Harbour Stadium.

Steyn now requires surgery, with the 24-year-old utility back claiming: "I am bitterly disappointed.

"I don't know how the injury happened. It was at a ruck when I was cleaning someone out late in the game.

"I was enjoying our campaign and the tournament."