Springboks

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - AUGUST 17: Andre Esterhuizen of South Africa on attack during the Farewell Test match between South Africa and Argentina at Loftus Versfeld on August 17, 2019 in Pretoria, South Africa.

Boks muscle up for Italy battle

Andre Esterhuizen will make his second start for the Springboks of 2022, while Jasper Wiese returns to a rejigged match-day 23, when the world champs and Italy clash in Genoa on Saturday.

Watch: Wonderful Willie under the high ball

With a one-hand catch that would make any Proteas outfielder proud, Willie le Roux calmly retrieved this Thomas Ramos strike under the uprights in the clash between the Springboks and France.

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.

Am among World Rugby player of the year nominees

Last year’s winner Antoine Dupont as well as the Springboks’ Lukhanyo Am are among four nominees for the World Rugby men’s player of the year award, the global body announced on Monday.

Marx in doubt, Dweba on standby

Joseph Dweba’s absence from the South Africa A side to tackle Bristol on Thursday owes itself to a potential Springbok recall after Malcolm Marx picked up a knock against France.

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.

The delusion of Damian de Allende (S) and the teammates at the end of the match during the international match between Italy v South Africa at Stadio Olimpico on November 19, 2016 in Rome, Italy.

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.

Watch: French ground high-flying Kolbe

Former club teammates but Test adversaries on Saturday, France captain Antoine Dupont was red-carded for this collision with Springbok wing Cheslin Kolbe under a cross-kick.

Kurt-Lee, Etzebeth star as Boks rally in France

South Africa rallied after a red card but fell narrowly short of a victory over France in Toulouse, where Kurt-Lee Arendse and Eben Etzebeth produced eye-catching performances.

Willemse: Boks heading in the right direction

Damian Willemse said the Springboks will benefit from experiencing a sold-out Marseille crowd on Saturday before next year’s Rugby World Cup despite the loss to France.