RECAP: Springboks vs Italy
Follow the live action with the SA Rugby magazine team as the Springboks take on Italy in a vital Rugby World Cup clash at the Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa.
‘Kriel injury a serious blow for Boks’
Editor Craig Lewis and senior contributor Ryan Vrede discuss the Boks’ latest injury blow, controversial officiating at the World Cup and team selections.
Bok World Cup wish list for Italy clash
The SA Rugby magazine team identify what they would love to see come out of the Boks’ World Cup must-win match against Italy on Friday.
Astronaut to watch Boks-Italy game in space
The Springboks’ must-win clash with Italy at the Shizuoka Stadium on Friday will be broadcast in space.
Stats and facts: Springboks vs Italy
Stats and facts for the Springboks’ third World Cup match against the Azzurri at Shizuoka Stadium.
Head to Head: Bok backline bolter
Mariette Adams and Dylan Jack debate which forward would be best suited for a switch to the backline should the Springboks need that against Italy on Friday.
Earthquake spooks Bok skipper
Siya Kolisi says that he was ‘excited but scared’ after a minor earthquake hit the Shizuoka region in the early hours of Wednesday morning. JON CARDINELLI in Shizuoka reports.
Boks prepare for do-or-die clash
Have a look at what the Springboks got up to at Thursday’s team photo and captain’s run ahead of the clash with Italy.
‘Boks, Etzebeth in good space’
Springbok skipper Siya Kolisi and assistant coach Mzwandile Stick say that the case against Eben Etzebeth has not been a distraction for the player or the team ahead of the must-win game against Italy, reports JON CARDINELLI in Shizuoka.
Daily wrap: Italy attack causing sleepless nights
We look at what happened in Omaezaki on Wednesday as the Springboks build toward the World Cup clash with Italy.
