Jean: No centurion sideshows please
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South African captain Jean de Villiers has mixed emotions heading into his 100th Test on Saturday - honoured to be a centurion but not sure he wants to reach the milestone against New Zealand.
The popular de Villiers will become only the fifth Springbok to play 100 Tests, when he leads the side against the All Blacks in their top of the table Rugby Championship Test.
But the 33-year-old said he does not want the record to distract from the tough task his team faces.
"It's a huge honour and I'm very humbled by all the support I've received," he said Thursday, ahead of starting his 8…
The popular de Villiers will become only the fifth Springbok to play 100 Tests, when he leads the side against the All Blacks in their top of the table Rugby Championship Test.
But the 33-year-old said he does not want the record to distract from the tough task his team faces.
"It's a huge honour and I'm very humbled by all the support I've received," he said Thursday, ahead of starting his 8…
