Boks praise fight in tough outing against Italy

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi and coach Rassie Erasmus praised the team’s fighting spirit to beat Italy in their Castle Lager Outgoing Tour Test at the Allianz Stadium in Turin on Saturday, despite receiving an early red card for the second week in a row, and said they are doing everything they can to avoid losing players on the field due to mistakes.

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Boks fought hard to secure big win in Turin
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Fabio Ferrari/LaPresse/Shutterstock (15812005aq) South Africa's Team celebrates after scoring try during the Quilter Nations Series 2025 match between Italy and South Africa at the Juventus Stadium in Turin, north west Italy - November 15, 2025. Sport - Soccer Quilter Nations Series 2025 Match Between Italy and South Africa, Turin - 15 Nov 2025

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.

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Erasmus mixes team selection for Italy showdown

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.

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Rassie, Kolisi lauded for gutsy win

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus and captain Siya Kolisi thanked the South African fans for their passionate support, as well as the coaching staff for the plans they made and the team for their gutsy effort as they both celebrated significant career milestones with a victory against France in Paris.

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Kolisi celebrates 100 as Erasmus makes switches for France showdown

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.

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Erasmus pleased with Japan win but bracing for massive battles ahead

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.

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Porthen earns first Bok call-up in Outgoing Tour squad

Former Junior Springbok prop and captain Zachary Porthen earned his first Springbok call-up as national coach Rassie Erasmus named a quality 36-man squad for the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour in November, which features four players who will return to the Bok set-up for the first time this season.

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