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.
‘Uncontested scrums took steam from us’
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi’s post-match reaction to their 49-3 World Cup victory over Italy in Shizuoka on Friday.
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?
Watch: Fan cams, vibe in Shizuoka
SA Rugby magazine’s Jon Cardinelli caught up with some fans and soaked up the atmosphere ahead of the Boks’ crucial World Cup clash against Italy.
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.
Retallick back for All Blacks
Brodie Retallick will make his comeback from injury in the All Blacks’ penultimate Pool B match against Namibia in Tokyo on Sunday.
