Boks plummet to fifth
The Springboks have dropped to fifth in the World Rugby rankings after suffering a humiliating 20-18 loss to Italy on Saturday.
Venter: I didn’t share Italy’s joy
Brendan Venter admits he drew no pleasure from Italy's win over the Boks, despite being part of their management team.
Boks short of answers
Allister Coetzee says he was left in 'disbelief' as a result of the Springboks' inability to finish off opportunities against Italy on Saturday.
Italy shock pathetic Boks
Italy produced a tigerish defensive performance to beat the Springboks 20-18 in Florence and record their first Test win against South Africa, reports JON CARDINELLI.
‘I can turn this around’
Allister Coetzee insists that he hasn't 'lost the change room' despite the Boks slipping to a historic first-ever loss to Italy on Saturday.
Alexander: No blame game
SA Rugby president Mark Alexander says there will be a full review of the Springboks' performances after the last Test against Wales.
Woeful execution cost Boks
The Boks’ abysmal execution on attack and an utter lack of physicality up front were primary contributing factors to their historic first-ever loss to Italy on Saturday, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
‘I want to be a special player’
Nizaam Carr says he has made a mental step up and is ready to start his first Springbok Test against Italy this Saturday.
10 Springbok stats and facts
For Saturday's international match against Italy in Florence.
Boks to down Italy
The Springboks look set to score their first win in four matches when they front a struggling Italy side in Florence on Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI.
