Brussouw opts for Japan

Heinrich Brussouw will move to Japan after the 2013 Vodacom SupeRugby season.

The flanker will be back in South Africa for the 2014 SupeRugby campaign and will again be playing for the Toyota Cheetahs.

Brussouw has been ignored by Springbok coach, Heyneke Meyer, this season and appears resigned to a spell in the international wilderness.

Meanwhile, Sam Warburton will captain the British and Irish Lions in the opening Test against Australia this weekend.

Also in the Lions starting 15 are the likes of Brian O'Driscoll, Jonny Sexton and Paul O'Connell.

Australia have picked James O'Connor at flyhalf.

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- Andre Bloem

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