ITALY
Rassie Erasmus set to read Boks the riot act after "frustrating" win over Italy
Bok boss Rassie Erasmus will reconsider his pre-planned selection for the second Castle Lager Tour test against Italy in Gqeberha next week.
Rassie Erasmus frustrated despite Springbok win over Italy
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has described their 42-24 win over Italy at Loftus Versfeld as frustrating, despite the team scoring six tries to Italy’s three.
Springboks weather second-half storm to see off spirited Italy at Loftus
The Springboks secured a 42-24 victory over Italy at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday night - but not before a spirited second-half surge from the visitors briefly threatened to flip the script.
Jesse Kriel brimming with pride as he prepares to lead out Boks against Italy
Jesse Kriel will become South Africa's 67th Test captain when he leads the Springboks against Italy at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on Saturday.
SABC reaches broadcast agreement for historic Springbok-Italy clash
SABC Group CEO Nomsa Chabeli says it was only fitting to broadcast the momentous Test match between the Springboks and Italy, highliting the importance of making national sports accesible to all South Africans.
Handre Pollard and Bongi Mbonambi expecting fiery Italians at Loftus
Springbok flyhalf Handre Pollard and hooker Bongi Mbonambi are undre no illusions as to the challenge Italy will pose at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.
