Du Toit, Gelant to face Italy
Flank Pieter-Steph du Toit is set to start, while fullback Warrick Gelant could win his first cap from the bench against Italy on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI in Padua reports.
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Louw thriving under pressure
Wilco Louw believes his early introduction to northern-hemisphere scrummaging conditions will aid his development as a Test tighthead, writes JON CARDINELLI in Padua.
Wily Parisse a worry for Boks
The Springboks are wary of Italy’s tactics at the mauls and breakdowns following last year’s shock loss in Florence. JON CARDINELLI in Padua reports.
Boks must adapt to ref, conditions
Forwards coach Matt Proudfoot is confident that the Springboks will make the necessary adjustments when coming up against Italy and referee Romain Poite on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI reports.
Pressure builds on coaches
The short-handed Springbok coaching staff needs all the help it can get ahead of the Tests against Italy and Wales, writes JON CARDINELLI in Padua.
Coetzee to back strongest XV
Allister Coetzee is confident that Eben Etzebeth will be fit to lead the strongest available Springbok combination against Italy this Saturday. JON CARDINELLI in Padua reports.
Coetzee: Frans has big call to make
Springbok coach Allister Coetzee has revealed that there are club-related ‘issues’ which have contributed to the ongoing omission of World Cup-winner Frans Steyn. JON CARDINELLI in Padua reports.
More questions than answers
The Springboks’ narrow win in Paris did little to alleviate tactical and personnel concerns ahead of the clashes against Italy and Wales, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Duane lauds Bok turnaround
Duane Vermeulen believes that the Springboks can build on the win against France and make a success out of this four-game tour. JON CARDINELLI in Paris reports.
Eben in doubt for Italy clash
Duane Vermeulen could lead the Springboks against Italy next Saturday if regular skipper Eben Etzebeth fails to recover from a leg injury. JON CARDINELLI in Paris reports.
