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Willie le Roux and Kurt-Lee Arendse for the Springboks against Italy

Arendse grabs brace as Boks lash Italy

Kurt-Lee Arendse scored two tries as the Springboks turned on the style to thrash Italy and get back on the winning road in an emphatic victory in Genoa on Saturday afternoon.

Willie le Roux of South Africa during the 2022 Castle Lager Incoming Series match between South Africa and Wales at Loftus Stadium, Pretoria on the 02 July 2022 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

Squidge: Willie key to Bok attack

In his latest video breaking down the epic Test between France and South Africa, Squidge Rugby says the Springboks’ attack does not fire without Willie le Roux sparking the backline.

Fearless England to challenge haka

Forwards coach Richard Cockerill urged England fans in what is set to be a capacity crowd of more than 80,000 to “drown out” the haka in Saturday’s massive clash with the All Blacks at Twickenham.

Watch: Duhan gets a scare!

Duhan van der Merwe is used to staring down opponents, but the 105kg wing was given the fright of his life by a fellow Scotland teammate this week.

EDITORIAL USE ONLY No use with unauthorised audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or "live" services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications. Mandatory Credit: Photo by TOM SANDBERG/PPAUK/Shutterstock/BackpagePix (12609483cl) Siya Kolisi, Captain of South Africa leads his side in the national anthem during the Autumn Nations Match between England and South Africa at Twickenham Stadium on 20 November 2021. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK England v South Africa, Autumn Nations, Rugby, Twickenham Stadium, London, UK - 20 Nov 2021

Siya: Boks blocking out Rassie noise

Siya Kolisi says the Springboks have shut out all off-field distractions and remain firmly focused on bouncing back from two successive Test losses when they face Italy in Genoa on Saturday afternoon.

Bok dirt trackers tour a ‘lose-lose situation’

The South Africa A side lost to weakened Munster and Bristol teams. MARK KEOHANE says the matches were a shambles and should never have happened in the first place.

TOWNSVILLE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 24: Siya Kolisi of the Springboks and Ardie Savea of the All Blacks speak as they pose with the Freedom Cup trophy during a media opportunity ahead of this weekend's Rugby Championship matches at Strand Park on September 24, 2021 in Townsville, Australia.

Savea: Siya is my bestie

Ardie Savea has opened up on his close friendship with Springbok captain Siya Kolisi as the two loose forwards plan for a reunion on Sunday.

Mallett: Rassie’s tweets doing more harm than good

Nick Mallett says Rassie Erasmus is to blame for the Springboks being the “least-liked team in the world” and not getting the 50-50 calls from referees.

Eddie’s England eager to climb Everest against NZ

Eddie Jones compared playing New Zealand to climbing Everest as he urged his England side to scale a mountainous challenge against the All Blacks at Twickenham on Saturday.

(13628180a) Leolin Zas of South Africa XV Bristol Bears v South Africa XV, UK - 17 Nov 2022

Stick: Young guns learnt hard lessons

Despite feeling let down after South Africa A slumped to a second consecutive defeat, coach Mzwandile Stick believes the younger players will be better for the experience of playing in high-pressure matches.