Coetzee clings on to coach’s job as pressure mounts
Bok coach Allister Coetzee is adamant that he wants to remain in the job, but has conceded that he would be willing to resign if there is no improvement next year.
Coach Coetzee: ‘I’m the man that can turn it around’
Allister Coetzee insists that he hasn’t ‘lost the change room’ despite the Boks slipping to a historic first-ever loss to Italy on Saturday.
Boks’ loss to Italy makes history for all the wrong reasons
Italy produced a tigerish defensive performance on Saturday to beat the Springboks 20-18 in Florence and record their first Test win against South Africa, reports JON CARDINELLI.
Carr ready to be ‘a special player’ against Italy
Nizaam Carr says he has made a mental step up and is ready to start his first Springbok Test against Italy this Saturday.
Desperate Boks seek to extend unbeaten run against Italy
The Springboks look set to score their first win in four matches when they face a struggling Italy side in Florence on Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI​.
First Test start for Carr against Italy as Coetzee shuffles pack
Springbok coach Allister Coetzee has selected Nizaam Carr at openside flank and Bryan Habana on the wing ahead of the Test against Italy in Florence on Saturday.
Boks wary of different breakdown threat from Italy
The Springboks are expecting to face a different breakdown threat from Italy in this Saturday’s Test in Florence.
Italy name SA-born lock to take on Boks
South African-born lock Dries van Schalkwyk has been named in Italy's starting lineup to face the Springboks in Florence on Saturday. Coach Conor O'Shea tweaked his run-on XV with four…
Boks hold on to fourth spot despite losing
The Springboks remained fourth in the World Rugby rankings, despite slumping to a 16-point defeat against England on Twickenham on Saturday.