Test Rugby

Boks seriously locked and loaded

Lood de Jager deservedly gets another start for Springboks, but having so many locks in the 23-man squad and only two reserve backs for the Italy clash is quite bizarre, writes JOHN GOLIATH.

Rassie: Players must set the tone

Coach Rassie Erasmus says the Bok players have to be at their best to get the desired result against Italy in Shizuoka on Friday because it will be a defining Test.

Ireland slip, Wales rise in rankings

Ireland have dropped to fourth in the World Rugby rankings following their shock defeat by Japan, while Wales rose to second after their win over Australia.

‘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.

RG Snyman is one of the Bok forwards on the bench

In pictures: Boks vs Namibia

Check out some of the pictures from the Boks’ 57-3 Pool B World Cup win over neighbours Namibia at the City of Toyota Stadium on Saturday.

LIVE: Springboks vs Namibia

Follow the live action with the SA Rugby magazine team from the City of Toyota Stadium as the Springboks take on Namibia in the Rugby World Cup.

Cheika wields axe in Wallabies backline

Will Genia and Bernard Foley have been selected as the halfback pairing in two of four changes to the Wallabies side for their crunch World Cup match against Wales in Tokyo on Sunday.