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Bok to the future

CRAIG LEWIS looks at an injection of youth and fit-again players who could add a different dynamic to the Springboks’ set-up next season.

The Springboks have dropped to fifth in the World Rugby rankings after suffering a humiliating 20-18 loss to Italy on Saturday.

SARugbymag.co.za looks back at the past weekend’s English Premiership and French Top 14 matches, involving South African players.

Brendan Venter admits he drew no pleasure from Italy's win over the Boks, despite being part of their management team.

Allister Coetzee says he was left in 'disbelief' as a result of the Springboks' inability to finish off opportunities against Italy on Saturday.

The Blitzboks have suffered an injury setback on the eve of the new season after Tim Agaba was ruled out of the Dubai and Cape Town tournaments.

Cheetahs flyhalf Sias Ebersohn is one of two new players to join the Pumas for the 2017 season.

SA Rugby president Mark Alexander says there will be a full review of the Springboks' performances after the last Test against Wales.

Sam Davies slotted a last-gasp drop goal as Wales battled to an uninspired 33-30 win over Japan in Cardiff on Saturday.

Georgia secured a 20-16 victory over Samoa in Tbilisi, while there were also wins for Tonga, Romania and Spain on Saturday.