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.
Tabraiz Shamsi took four wickets as the Proteas bowled a Victoria XI out for 258 in their 50-over match at the MCG on Saturday.
Nizaam Carr says he has made a mental step up and is ready to start his first Springbok Test against Italy this Saturday.
Proteas stand-in skipper Faf du Plessis has been charged by the International Cricket Council with a level-2 offence for ball-tampering.
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.
Australia skipper Steve Smith said his batsmen couldn’t handle the pressure of dealing with the Proteas’ pace trio.
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 Proteas have won their third consecutive Test series in Australia, after thrashing Australia by an innings and 80 runs in Hobart on Tuesday, writes TOM SIZELAND.