Erasmus: ‘It’s do or die this week’
Rassie Erasmus discusses team selections and the knockout mentality adopted by the Springboks ahead of the Italy clash in Shizuoka on Friday.
Boks on right mental track
A do-or-die mindset will shape the Springboks’ physical and tactical approach between now and the end of their World Cup campaign, writes JON CARDINELLI in Omaezaki.
Bongi busts down A-side door
Bongi Mbonambi has earned the right to wear the No 2 jersey in the must-win clash with Italy, writes JON CARDINELLI in Omaezaki.
Beast, Mbonambi in Bok team to face Italy
Beast Mtawarira and Bongi Mbonambi will both start for the Springboks in their crucial World Cup clash with Italy in Shizuoka on Friday.
Daily wrap: ‘Italy on par with ABs pack’
We take a look at what happened on Monday in Omaezaki as the Springboks build toward their next World Cup clash with Italy.
‘Both Boks and Italy will be desperate’
Matt Proudfoot discusses Italy’s smart forward approach, why both teams will be desperate on Friday and the Boks’ adaptation at the breakdown.
‘Italy forward challenge on par with All Blacks’
Assistant coach Matt Proudfoot says the Italy pack will push the Springboks to the limit in what will be a knockout game in Shizuoka. JON CARDINELLI in Omaezaki reports.
Mallett: Boks must smash Italy up front
What NICK MALLETT had to say on SuperSport about the Springboks’ 57-3 World Cup win over Namibia in Toyota City on Saturday.
RWC Highlights: Italy vs Canada
Highlights as Italy claimed a 48-7 win over Canada for their second successive victory at the World Cup.
Italy make light work of hapless Canada
Braam Steyn starred as Italy hammered Canada 48-7 in their Pool B World Cup encounter in Fukuoka on Thursday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.
