Springbok captain Siya Kolisi has brushed aside concerns that his team might take time to gel when they take on Italy in a Nations Championship encounter in Turin on Saturday.
Italy coach Gonzalo Quesada believes Rassie Erasmus has shown his side great respect by selecting a near full-strength Springbok team for Saturday's Nations Championship clash in Turin.
The Springboks will put their No 1 ranking on the line when they face Italy in Turin on Saturday.
Pieter-Steph du Toit has joined a growing exodus of South African players from Japan after leaving Toyota Verblitz with immediate effect, the club has announced.
Italy hot-stepper Ange Capuozzo will make his Test return for the Azzurri this weekend, after being included in an injury-affected matchday 23 by coach Gonzalo Quesada.
Springbok superstar Malcolm Marx will join the Bulls on a long-term contract with effect from July 2027.