Boks fought hard to secure big win in Turin
The Springboks had to dig deep to secure a 32-14 victory over Italy at the Allianz Stadium in Turin.
The Springboks had to dig deep to secure a 32-14 victory over Italy at the Allianz Stadium in Turin.
Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick made it clear on Friday that the Boks would not underestimate Italy going into Saturday’s Castle Lager Outgoing Tour match, and said the hosts pose immense dangers within their pack and backline.
Springbok speedster Edwill van der Merwe is ready to grab any opportunity he receives in the green and gold jersey as Bok coach Rassie Erasmus prepares to announce his team for Saturday’s Castle Lager Outgoing Tour Test against Italy in Turin.
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus named a new-look starting team for the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour Test against Italy at the Allianz Stadium in Turin on Saturday, which will again be led by inspirational captain Siya Kolisi, with the Bok coach making 11 changes to his run-on side and one on the replacements bench from last week’s 32-17 victory against France.
Captain Siya Kolisi celebrated his 100th Test cap in style after the Springboks claimed a 32-17 victory against France at the Stade de France on Saturday evening.
From Vinícius Júnior to Marcus Smith to Ellis Genge to Cheslin Kolbe, all have congratulated Siya Kolisi as he prepares to make his 100th Test cap for the Springboks when they take on France at the Stade de France.
Siya Kolisi said he was thrilled about becoming the ninth player in Springbok history to earn 100 Test caps, and while the Bok captain thanked all the role players in his journey to get him to this point, he said a good performance by the team would make it a memorable occasion for him.
Siya Kolisi will become the ninth Springbok centurion when he leads South Africa out against France at the Stade de France in Paris on Saturday, with Bok coach Rassie Erasmus – who will guide the side in his 50th Test as head coach – making six personnel changes to the side that defeated Japan last week.
Rassie Erasmus lauded his team for their physicality, intensity, and the respect they showed Japan as they registered an emphatic 61-7 victory at Wembley Stadium in London on Saturday, and although the Springbok coach was pleasantly surprised with the result, he said the next few weeks would pose completely different challenges.
Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick and captain Siya Kolisi said it would be a massive mistake to underestimate Japan going into their opening clash in the November Internationals at Wembley Stadium on Saturday, and stressed the importance of delivering on their own standards to start their five-match tour on a positive note.