Ratings: Kolbe, De Allende on cloud nine

The Springboks produced a powerful forward performance to see off Italy. JOHN GOLIATH rates the Boks following their crucial Pool B win.

Kolbe gives thumbs up after injury scare

Cheslin Kolbe eased fears over his ankle injury following a Man of the Match performance in the Springboks’ 49-3 World Cup win over Italy in Shizuoka on Friday.

Kolbe brace boosts Boks to big win

The Springboks fired late to beat a 14-man Italy 49-3 and strengthen their claim for a World Cup playoff berth, writes JON CARDINELLI at the Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa.

Watch: Italy prop’s tip-tackle

Italy prop Andrea Lovotti was shown a red card for this tip tackle on Duane Vermeulen, but should Nicola Quaglio also have been carded?

RECAP: Springboks vs Italy

Follow the live action with the SA Rugby magazine team as the Springboks take on Italy in a vital Rugby World Cup clash at the Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa.

Bok World Cup wish list for Italy clash

The SA Rugby magazine team identify what they would love to see come out of the Boks’ World Cup must-win match against Italy on Friday.

Stats and facts: Springboks vs Italy

Stats and facts for the Springboks’ third World Cup match against the Azzurri at Shizuoka Stadium.

Boks prepare for do-or-die clash

Have a look at what the Springboks got up to at Thursday’s team photo and captain’s run ahead of the clash with Italy.

‘Boks, Etzebeth in good space’

Springbok skipper Siya Kolisi and assistant coach Mzwandile Stick say that the case against Eben Etzebeth has not been a distraction for the player or the team ahead of the must-win game against Italy, reports JON CARDINELLI in Shizuoka.

Daily wrap: Italy attack causing sleepless nights

We look at what happened in Omaezaki on Wednesday as the Springboks build toward the World Cup clash with Italy.