South Africa have added Cheetahs coach Franco Smith and Lions defence guru JP Ferreira to their coaching staff ahead of the end-of-year northern hemisphere tour.Ferreira steps into the void left by Chean Roux while Springboks coach Allister Coetzee has also drafted in kicking specialist Louis Koen for their four-match tour.Ex-Treviso coach Smith will look after backline play and skills with Ferreira focusing on the defence.Jurie Roux, SA Rugby CEO, said: There have been a number of meetings with the Springbok coach following the Rugby Championship. His request was that he needed more expertise in certain areas.We have added to the managements strength for this tour and the situation will be reassessed by the Springbok coach at the conclusion of the season.Id like to thank the Cheetahs and Lions for their whole-hearted support of our request -- which shows the spirit of collaboration that has been highlighted by the indaba.Coetzee added: Both Franco and JP are experienced coaches at Super Rugby and Currie Cup level.They are both hardworking and well respected individuals. They will fit in well with the current management and I am convinced that they will add value. Craig Stammen Jersey .Y. -- Bills receiver Stevie Johnson has a bone to pick with the NFL schedule maker. Jose Pirela Jersey . The return match will take place next Wednesday. Udinese leads Fiorentina 2-1 in the other semifinal. 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Everybodys been kind of waiting to see what I can do and Ive been waiting to see how Im going to do out there, so Im ready.The Steelers selected Burns No. 25 overall, the first time the team took a cornerback in the opening round since Chad Scott in 1997. Burns, a former Miami standout, led the ACC with six interceptions last season.He welcomes the lofty expectations that come with being a first-round pick.Im just ready to go out there and show everybody what Ive got, Burns said. I had a good week of practice. I feel real good, real healthy.Burns missed about three weeks with his quad injury before fully returning to practice last Wednesday. Burns said it was frustrating, but he remained patient, watching film, learning route concepts and studying formations behind the play while on the field during practice.Im behind, but I dont feel like Im far behind because I was still able to get the mental part, Burns said.Burns also leaned heavily on teammate William Gay, a 10-year veteran at cornerback. Gay looks forward to watching Burns in action.Im just excited to see him healthy and ready to go, Gay said. You always look forward to big things from a guy of his caliber. Hes just excited tto prove to the locker room that hes capable of helping out.ddddddddddddBurns will have the first chance to prove himself on Thursday. He expects a heavy workload against the Panthers.Im prepared for it, Burns said. Whatever theyre going to throw at me, Im going to take it and run with it.Burns wont likely be a starter at cornerback when the Steelers open the regular season, but hes OK with that. Gay and Ross Cockrell will start on the outside and rookie second-round pick Sean Davis is expected to be the first-team slot cornerback.Burns will be happy as long as hes on the field.I want to play in every game, Burns said. Just being out there and getting these reps is enough for me. I feel like I can contribute a lot to the secondary, being a young guy with a lot of athleticism. Im here to do whatever the team needs me to do.Game notes The Steelers placed tight end Ladarius Green on the physically unable to perform list. Green, the Steelers biggest free agent signing in the offseason, underwent offseason ankle surgery and is ineligible to join the active roster until after Week 6 of the regular season. ... Coach Mike Tomlin said linebacker Bud Dupree underwent an evaluation on Tuesday for a groin injury he has battled throughout training camp. Dupree, the Steelers 2015 first-round pick, practiced in a limited capacity recently, but hasnt played in three preseason games. ... 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