Daily wrap: Italy match is do or die
We look at what happened in Omaezaki on Tuesday as the Springboks build toward their next World Cup clash with Italy.
Barnes to ref Bok game
Referee Wayne Barnes will be in charge of the Springboks’ vital Pool B match against Italy at Shizuoka Stadium on Friday.
Pollard: We’ve prepared for all scenarios
Springbok flyhalf Handre Pollard opens up to the media on the importance of the kicking game plan and set-piece execution in the coming weeks, while Steven Kitshoff highlights why the Boks must neutralise the Italy pack.
Mbonambi: We know how important this game is
Springboks hooker Bongi Mbonambi opens up about the challenges posed by the Italian pack, while prop Frans Malherbe offers insight into the communication between front rankers and referees.
Boks bench split may cause injury headache
Rassie Erasmus admits that he may be forced to play a loose forward in the Bok backline if there are more than two injuries against Italy on Friday.
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.
