‘A step backwards for bumbling Boks’
How South Africa's Sunday newspapers reacted to the Springboks' 22-8 victory over Italy in Padova.
Bakkies calls it quits
Bok lock Bakkies Botha has retired from international rugby and hopes to play in next year's Currie Cup before hanging up his boots for good.
Boks cope in Italian cauldron
Jean de Villiers has lauded the Springboks’ discipline in what was a challenging and provocative environment, reports JON CARDINELLI in Padova.
Tour Tales – Padova
JON CARDINELLI on a prop’s conditioner woes, Italy’s rugby heartland, and a proposal on a Venetian gondola.
Bench sparks Boks to life
The Springboks fought tooth and nail for a 22-6 win against a fiery Italy side on Saturday, reports JON CARDINELLI at Stadio Euganeo.
Should Nizaam Carr start against Wales?
Pollard – The future is now
Springbok flyhalf Handré Pollard is on the cover of the new SA Rugby magazine, on sale now.
‘More at stake than results’
Jean de Villiers says the Springboks need to improve their finishing and discipline in the next two matches against Italy and Wales, reports JON CARDINELLI in Padova.
Coenie and co must crush Italy
The accuracy and attitude of the Springbok forward performance will determine the margin of victory over Italy this Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI in Padova.
16 Springbok stats and facts
For the Test against Italy at Stadio Euganeo in Padova on Saturday.
