Boks push for ‘final’ flourish
The Springboks are determined to send Duane Vermeulen, Francois Louw, Franco Mostert and Elton Jantjies off with a convincing victory against Italy. JON CARDINELLI in Padua reports.
Watch: Springbok press conference
What captain Eben Etzebeth had to say at Friday’s press conference in Padua.
Preview: Italy vs Springboks
The Springboks’ accuracy at the breakdowns and in front of goal will be under scrutiny this Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI in Padua.
15 Springbok stats and facts
For the match against Italy at the Stadio Euganeo in Padua on Saturday.
Italy swap two for Bok clash
Coach Conor O’Shea has made two personnel changes to Italy’s lineup for Saturday’s Test against the Springboks in Padua.
Wily Parisse a worry for Boks
The Springboks are wary of Italy’s tactics at the mauls and breakdowns following last year’s shock loss in Florence. JON CARDINELLI in Padua reports.
Highlights: Italy vs Argentina
Argentina scored three unanswered tries to secure a 31-15 win in Florence.
Eben in doubt for Italy clash
Duane Vermeulen could lead the Springboks against Italy next Saturday if regular skipper Eben Etzebeth fails to recover from a leg injury. JON CARDINELLI in Paris reports.
Argentina’s late surge floors Italy
Nicolás Sánchez kicked 13 points as Argentina registered a hard-fought 31-15 win over Italy in Florence on Saturday.
Italy battle past Fiji
Flyhalf Carlo Canna contributed 11 points as Italy claimed a hard-fought 19-10 win over Fiji in Catania on Saturday.
