Boks prepare for do-or-die clash
Have a look at what the Springboks got up to at Thursday’s team photo and captain’s run ahead of the clash with Italy.
‘Boks, Etzebeth in good space’
Springbok skipper Siya Kolisi and assistant coach Mzwandile Stick say that the case against Eben Etzebeth has not been a distraction for the player or the team ahead of the must-win game against Italy, reports JON CARDINELLI in Shizuoka.
Daily wrap: Italy attack causing sleepless nights
We look at what happened in Omaezaki on Wednesday as the Springboks build toward the World Cup clash with Italy.
Parisse returns to lead Italy against Boks
Coach Conor O’Shea has recalled captain Sergio Parisse to Italy’s starting lineup for Friday’s do-or-die clash with the Springboks.
‘All the pressure is on South Africa’
Italy coach Conor O’Shea believes his side have the ‘heart and courage’ to challenge the Springboks in this Friday’s crucial Pool B clash at the Shizuoka Stadium.
‘Italy loss wasn’t a nice feeling’
Damian de Allende says the Boks won’t repeat the mistakes they made in the defeat by Italy in 2016, while Faf de Klerk talks about the pressure on the team.
Vermeulen relishing loose-forward battle
Springbok eighthman Duane Vermeulen says he is looking forward to his battle with Italian captain Sergio Parisse in Friday’s must-win Pool B encounter in Shizuoka.
Superbru: World Cup predictions
The SA Rugby magazine team’s Superbru picks for the next round of World Cup fixtures.
Daily wrap: Italy match is do or die
We look at what happened in Omaezaki on Tuesday as the Springboks build toward their next World Cup clash with Italy.
Barnes to ref Bok game
Referee Wayne Barnes will be in charge of the Springboks’ vital Pool B match against Italy at Shizuoka Stadium on Friday.
