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.
Nizaam Carr says he has made a mental step up and is ready to start his first Springbok Test against Italy this Saturday.
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​.
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.
The Springboks are expecting to face a different breakdown threat from Italy in this Saturday’s Test in Florence.
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…
The Springboks remained fourth in the World Rugby rankings, despite slumping to a 16-point defeat against England on Twickenham on Saturday.
A physically superior England will send a punch-drunk Springbok side to the canvas at Twickenham on Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI in London.
Former Bok Hennie le Roux believes there is a ‘significant lack of respect towards the South African management team’ in the current Springbok camp.
Springbok coach Allister Coetzee is set to pick three specialist locks in his starting pack for the must-win clash against England at Twickenham, writes JON CARDINELLI in London.