Elsom and Horwill to bolster Wallabies

DURBAN // The Australia hooker Stephen Moore has labelled the likely return of formidable duo Rocky Elsom and James Horwill for tomorrow's Tri Nations showdown with South Africa, a major boost for the tourists. The imposing pair spent the bulk of their time patrolling the sidelines at Wallabies training in recent days as they struggled to overcome separate foot injuries. While Horwill, who suffered bone bruising against New Zealand in Auckland, was always considered a likely starter, Elsom's appearance at Wednesday's training session in Cape Town - his first on-field action since last month's victory over the Kiwis in Sydney - was a welcome surprise.

"It's a bit of a Lazarus effort from both of them really," said Moore. "They sort of had [their protective boots] on until yesterday and then just walked straight out on one of the training paddocks." The Wallabies have not tasted victory on South African soil since their dramatic 19-18 win in Durban eight years ago. * PA Sport