Du Toit too good to pigeonhole
Forwards coach Matt Proudfoot says that Pieter-Steph du Toit has the talent to star at both lock and loose forward and shouldn’t be forced to settle in one position. JON CARDINELLI in Padua reports.
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.
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.
Watch: Springbok press conference
What assistant coach Matt Proudfoot and prop Wilco Louw had to say at Tuesday’s press conference in Padua.
Jake: Boks already far behind
Jake White says the Springboks are unlikely to turn things around before the 2019 World Cup in Japan.
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.
Poite to blow Bok Test in Padova
Frenchman Romain Poite will referee Saturday’s Test between Italy and the Springboks.
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.
