ITALY

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Rassie reveals Boks' set-piece innovation was straight out of schoolboy rugby

Rassie Erasmus has lifted the lid on the creative thinking behind the Springboks' innovative line-out and maul tactic that helped unlock Italy's defence.

Grant Williams

Grant Williams thrilled following long-awaited Bok return

Springbok scrumhalf Grant Williams didn't miss a beat when he was back on the field for the first time in three months after recovering from a neck injury.

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14-man Boks bounce back to blank Italy in gutsy display at the Bay

The Springboks shrugged off an early red card to easily see off a spirited but outmatched Italian outfit 45-0 in front of a raucous Nelson Mandela Bay crowd.

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Salmaan Moerat: Springboks will 'fight fire with fire' in physical Italy rematch

The Springboks are bracing for a bruising rematch in Gqeberha, fully aware of the fight Italy showed in the second half at Loftus but determined to snuff out any chances of a repeat performance.

Manie Libbok

Libbok returns to Flyhalf as Le Roux eyes history

Springbok flyhalf Manie Libbok says he’s excited to return to No. 10, while Willie le Roux is set for his 100th cap when South Africa face Italy in Gqeberha on Saturday.

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Bok bolter Edwill van der Merwe champing at the bit ahead of return

Springbok flyer Edwill van der Merwe cannot wait to strut his stuff on the right wing as he earns his second international cap against Italy in Gqeberha on Saturday.

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