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South Africa's Vernon Philander fit for World Cup semi-final against New Zealand

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South Africa captain AB de Villiers confirms that Vernon Philander is fit to play in tomorrow's World Cup semi-final against New Zealand.

South Africa captain AB de Villiers has confirmed that seamer Vernon Philander is fit for tomorrow's World Cup semi-final against New Zealand.

The 29-year-old missed three pool matches and last week's quarter-final against Sri Lanka, in which the Proteas secured a nine-wicket victory.

However, De Villiers told reporters in today's press conference that Philander is "ready to go" ahead of the crucial showdown in Auckland.

This year is the first in which South Africa have won a knockout match in the tournament.

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South African captain AB De Villiers leaves the field during the Pool B 2015 Cricket World Cup match between South Africa and Pakistan at Eden Park on March 7, 2015
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