Mbonambi in for Marx
Bongi Mbonambi will start his first-ever Test for the Boks in Saturday’s clash against Italy in Padua. (more…)
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November 23, 2017
Bongi Mbonambi
Pieter-Steph du Toit takes on the Italy defence
Du Toit, Gelant to face Italy
Flank Pieter-Steph du Toit is set to start, while fullback Warrick Gelant could win his first cap from the bench against Italy on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI in Padua reports. (more…)
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November 23, 2017
Wilco Louw at Bok training
Louw thriving under pressure
Wilco Louw believes his early introduction to northern-hemisphere scrummaging conditions will aid his development as a Test tighthead, writes JON CARDINELLI in Padua. (more…)
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November 22, 2017
Bok prop Beast Mtawarira against Italy last year
Springboks must adapt to ref, conditions
Forwards coach Matt Proudfoot is confident that the Springboks will make the necessary adjustments when coming up against Italy and referee Romain Poite on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI reports. (more…)
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November 22, 2017
Italy World Cup failure
Azzurri miss first World Cup in 60 years
Italy will miss out on the World Cup for the first time in 60 years as Sweden secured a precious goalless draw that punched their ticket to Russia thanks to a 1-0 aggregate win. (more…)
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November 14, 2017
Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon
Tearful Buffon retires from international duty
Gianluigi Buffon fought back tears as he confirmed his retirement from international football following Italy’s shock failure to qualify for Russia 2018. (more…)
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November 14, 2017
Gattuso on Pirlo
Gattuso not taking credit for Pirlo
Such was Andrea Pirlo’s level of skill, Gennaro Gattuso opted to use a colourful analogy to describe his own abilities in comparison. (more…)
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November 8, 2017
World Cup play-offs
European W/C play-offs confirmed
Italy have been drawn to face Sweden in the World Cup play-offs, while the Republic of Ireland face Denmark. (more…)
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October 17, 2017
Spain's Isco
Watch: Isco runs show in Italy drubbing
Relive the highlights from the Isco-show as Spain defeats Italy 3-0 in their Fifa World Cup Qualifier on Saturday night at the Santiago Bernabeu. (more…)
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September 4, 2017
Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon
Buffon drops hint about retirement
Gianluigi Buffon says he will call time on his career at the end of next season, unless Juventus can end his wait for Champions League glory. (more…)
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June 14, 2017