Italy beef up pack for Bok clash

Italy head coach Kieran Crowley has made two changes to the Azzurri front row that will face the world champion Springboks in Genoa on Saturday.

Carr: Jake reunion was a ‘no-brainer’

Springbok loose forward Nizaam Carr has been thrown a lifeline by Jake White, a man he says is “in my corner”, who jumped at the opportunity to bring the dynamic forward back to Loftus Versfeld.

100-up for Retallick at Twickenham

New Zealand lock Brodie Retallick is set to win his 100th cap after being named in the All Blacks’ starting XV to play England at Twickenham on Saturday.

Farrell to face haka in 100th Test

Owen Farrell will become only the third English rugby player to reach a century of caps for his country when he leads out the team against New Zealand on Saturday at Twickenham.

One Bok in Tindall’s Dream XV

Former England centre Mike Tindall has named his all-time Test lineup, which includes just one Springbok and six All Blacks.

Libbok relishes Bok utility back role

Newly capped Springbok Manie Libbok is confident he can cover up to three positions when the world champions clash with Italy in Genoa on Saturday.

Rewind: Boks, Terblanche tear apart Italy

Springbok speedster Stefan Terblanche scored a then-record five Test tries for South Africa in a 101-0 mauling of Italy in Durban.

Roos: Duane backs me

As he prepares to make just his second Test appearance against Italy on Saturday, Evan Roos has revealed he received a message of support from Springbok veteran Duane Vermeulen.

Boks have discipline issue

Statistics show that the Springboks are in the top three worst teams in terms of yellow and red cards, while Ireland and France are the best-disciplined sides.

Hansen: Wallabies aren’t very smart

Former Brumbies winger turned Ireland star Mack Hansen has had a dig at the Wallabies in the build up to his maiden Test against the country of his birth.