Kwagga warns Boks of Italy ‘trap’
Loose forward Kwagga Smith has cautioned the Springboks against underestimating a confident Italy when the teams lock horns in Genoa on Saturday.
Italy beef up pack for Bok clash
Italy head coach Kieran Crowley has made two changes to the Azzurri front row that will face the world champion Springboks in Genoa on Saturday.
Roos: Duane backs me
As he prepares to make just his second Test appearance against Italy on Saturday, Evan Roos has revealed he received a message of support from Springbok veteran Duane Vermeulen.
Boks have discipline issue
Statistics show that the Springboks are in the top three worst teams in terms of yellow and red cards, while Ireland and France are the best-disciplined sides.
‘Fearsome’ Italy target Bok scrum
Italy prop Ivan Nemer says the Azzurri will fancy their chances against the revered Springbok pack when the teams lock horns in Genoa on Saturday.
Andre the giant gets golden Bok opportunity
Andre Esterhuizen has waited patiently for his opportunity and Jacques Nienaber hopes unleashing the chaos agent will get the Springboks back to winning ways against Italy on Saturday.
Du Toit set to hear Bok tour fate
A remorseful Pieter-Steph du Toit will plead his case in front of a World Rugby disciplinary panel on Tuesday morning after being sent off in the loss to France in Marseille.
Boks in it to win it against Italy
Despite coming off back-to-back defeats to Ireland and France, the Springboks are happy with their progress on tour going into their final two games against Italy and England.
Ominous omen shadows Bok trip to Italy
When the Springboks face Italy on Saturday, it will be six years to the day they fell to a humiliating first loss against the Azzurri.
Italy stun Wallabies for historic victory
Fullback Ange Capuozzo dotted down twice as Italy beat Australia in Florence on Saturday – the Azzurri’s first Test win over the Wallabies.
