Jet-shoes Edwill ready to seize next Bok chance
Edwill van der Merwe is eager to build on his red-hot start in Test rugby when the Springboks face Italy in Turin.
Ford back to steer England against All Blacks
George Ford has been recalled to start at flyhalf for England’s heavyweight showdown with New Zealand at Twickenham on Saturday.
Hooker: Italy will be a different monster
Ethan Hooker expects Italy to provide the Springboks with “a serious challenge” in Turin on Saturday.
Gaza: Italy to test Boks in the air
Damian Willemse says the Springboks are preparing for a fierce aerial contest when they face Italy in Turin on Saturday.
‘Rassie produced coaching masterclass’
Jean de Villiers believes the Springboks would have beaten France in Paris even if they had been reduced to 13 men.
‘De Jager’s action was brutally dangerous’
Former Irish Test referee Owen Doyle says Springbok lock Lood de Jager deserved a straight red card against France.
Azzurri wary of ‘unpredictable’ Boks
Lock Federico Ruzza says Italy will need to be “more precise” against the Springboks than they were in victory against the Wallabies.
Eddie: Multi-skilled Boks rewriting playbook
Japan coach Eddie Jones believes the Springboks’ ability to interchange players across multiple positions is setting the benchmark for world rugby.
Eskom charged up for Italy Test
Marco van Staden says the Springboks’ growing intensity and collective preparation have become key strengths as they build toward Saturday’s Test against Italy in Turin.
Matfield: Boks were unbelievable
Victor Matfield says the Springboks’ performance in Paris was even better than their record-breaking victory over the All Blacks in Wellington.
