Italy

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.

‘Fearsome’ Italy target Bok scrum

Italy prop Ivan Nemer says the Azzurri will fancy their chances against the revered Springbok pack when the teams lock horns in Genoa on Saturday.

Andre the giant gets golden Bok opportunity

Andre Esterhuizen has waited patiently for his opportunity and Jacques Nienaber hopes unleashing the chaos agent will get the Springboks back to winning ways against Italy on Saturday.

Du Toit set to hear Bok tour fate

A remorseful Pieter-Steph du Toit will plead his case in front of a World Rugby disciplinary panel on Tuesday morning after being sent off in the loss to France in Marseille.

Boks in it to win it against Italy

Despite coming off back-to-back defeats to Ireland and France, the Springboks are happy with their progress on tour going into their final two games against Italy and England.

The delusion of Damian de Allende (S) and the teammates at the end of the match during the international match between Italy v South Africa at Stadio Olimpico on November 19, 2016 in Rome, Italy.

Ominous omen shadows Bok trip to Italy

When the Springboks face Italy on Saturday, it will be six years to the day they fell to a humiliating first loss against the Azzurri.

Italy stun Wallabies for historic victory

Fullback Ange Capuozzo dotted down twice as Italy beat Australia in Florence on Saturday – the Azzurri’s first Test win over the Wallabies.

Test Picks: Back the Boks!

The Springboks have not lost to France in over a decade and the SARugbymag team is convinced the world champions will extend that run in Marseille on Saturday.