Du Toit, Gelant to face Italy
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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Boks’ No 9 conundrum
Ross Cronjé has started eight Tests this year

Boks’ No 9 conundrum

The lack of Test-quality depth at No 9 remains a major concern for the Springboks less than two years away from the next World Cup, writes CRAIG LEWIS. (more…)

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Louw thriving under pressure
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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Springboks must adapt to ref, conditions
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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More questions than answers for Springboks
Damian Penaud beats the Bok defence

More questions than answers for Springboks

The Springboks’ narrow win in Paris did little to alleviate tactical and personnel concerns ahead of the clashes against Italy and Wales, writes JON CARDINELLI. (more…)

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Etzebeth in doubt for Italy clash
Eben Etzebeth is treated for injury at the Stade de France

Etzebeth in doubt for Italy clash

Duane Vermeulen could lead the Springboks against Italy next Saturday if regular skipper Eben Etzebeth fails to recover from a leg injury. JON CARDINELLI in Paris reports. (more…)

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Vermeulen lauds Bok turnaround
Duane Vermeulen at the Stade de France

Vermeulen lauds Bok turnaround

Duane Vermeulen believes that the Springboks can build on the win against France and make a success out of this four-game tour. JON CARDINELLI in Paris reports. (more…)

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