Coetzee revamps back row
Springbok coach Allister Coetzee has selected Nizaam Carr at openside flank and Bryan Habana on the wing ahead of the Test against Italy in Florence on Saturday.
Springbok coach Allister Coetzee has selected Nizaam Carr at openside flank and Bryan Habana on the wing ahead of the Test against Italy in Florence on Saturday.
Nizaam Carr could be in line to start at openside flank when the Springboks take on Italy in Florence this Saturday.
Eben Etzebeth and Damian de Allende have turned down offers to play club rugby abroad during the off-season in order to rest.
The Springboks remained fourth in the World Rugby rankings, despite slumping to a 16-point defeat against England on Twickenham on Saturday.
Eben Etzebeth has been ruled out of this Saturday's Test against Italy due to a concussion.
Willem Alberts and Francois Venter have offered differing views on how rugby should be played at Test level, reports JON CARDINELLI in London.
What the English newspapers are saying after England’s 37-21 win against South Africa at Twickenham on Saturday.
Allister Coetzee has shifted the blame to his players following the Springboks’ monumental defeat to England at Twickenham, writes JON CARDINELLI in London.
England maintained their physicality and composure to beat the Springboks 37-21 on Saturday and end a 10-year winless streak, reports JON CARDINELLI at Twickenham.
What the English newspapers are saying ahead of the Test between England and South Africa at Twickenham today.