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Summary South African utility backs Patrick Lambie and Francois Steyn were cleared to play Rugby WC 2011.
The WC is starting next month in New Zealand.Lambie, who can play full-back, centre or fly-half, retired with a shoulder injury 20 minutes into a Tri-Nations Test triumph over the All Blacks last Saturday.Springboks doctor Craig Roberts said the Sharks star sprained a left-shoulder joint that requires rehabilitation and management, but the injury was not serious enough to rule him out of the tournament.A South African Rugby Union statement added that full-back/centre Steyn from French club Racing Metro is on the road to recovery from a hamstring injury sustained against Australia two weeks ago.Coach Peter de Villiers announces a 30-man squad Tuesday to defend the World Cup title won in Paris four years ago with a 15-6 victory over England.
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