Rugby: Du Plessis to miss second test

South African prop Jannie du Plessis will miss the second Tri-Nations rugby test against the All Blacks in Wellington on Saturday.

Tighthead du Plessis suffered a grade two strain to his calf muscle in the first test at Eden Park in Auckland last Saturday, won 32-12 by the All Blacks.

South African team doctor Craig Roberts said du Plessis' injury was the only concern after the bruising defeat to the All Blacks. He will continue to receive treatment for the injury.

Du Plessis will probably be replaced by either BJ Botha or CJ van der Linde for the second test in Wellington.

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