Rassie: Bok bullies on right track
Rassie Erasmus believes that South Africa ‘ticked a box’ with their uncompromising physical performance against Italy. JON CARDINELLI at Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa reports.
Highlights: Springboks vs Italy
Highlights of the Springboks’ 49-3 bonus-point victory against Italy in their Rugby World Cup Pool B clash on Friday.
Stat attack: Bok centres, Kolbe fired
DYLAN JACK looks at where the World Cup clash between the Springboks and Italy in Shizuoka on Friday was won and lost.
Ratings: Kolbe, De Allende on cloud nine
The Springboks produced a powerful forward performance to see off Italy. JOHN GOLIATH rates the Boks following their crucial Pool B win.
Kolbe gives thumbs up after injury scare
Cheslin Kolbe eased fears over his ankle injury following a Man of the Match performance in the Springboks’ 49-3 World Cup win over Italy in Shizuoka on Friday.
Kolbe brace boosts Boks to big win
The Springboks fired late to beat a 14-man Italy 49-3 and strengthen their claim for a World Cup playoff berth, writes JON CARDINELLI at the Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa.
Watch: Italy prop’s tip-tackle
Italy prop Andrea Lovotti was shown a red card for this tip tackle on Duane Vermeulen, but should Nicola Quaglio also have been carded?
RECAP: Springboks vs Italy
Follow the live action with the SA Rugby magazine team as the Springboks take on Italy in a vital Rugby World Cup clash at the Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa.
Bok World Cup wish list for Italy clash
The SA Rugby magazine team identify what they would love to see come out of the Boks’ World Cup must-win match against Italy on Friday.
Stats and facts: Springboks vs Italy
Stats and facts for the Springboks’ third World Cup match against the Azzurri at Shizuoka Stadium.
