Gelant should have fronted Italy
Springbok coach Allister Coetzee has missed a trick by picking fullback Andries Coetzee ahead of Warrick Gelant in the starting side, writes JON CARDINELLI in Padua.
‘Bongi must play natural game’
Allister Coetzee admits that Bongi Mbonambi will bring something different to the hooker position in what will be the player’s first Test start on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI in Padua reports.
Watch: Springbok press conference
What Allister Coetzee, Francois Venter and Pieter-Steph du Toit had to say after Thursday’s team announcement in Padua.
Wallabies coach off the hook
Wallabies coach Michael Cheika has avoided punishment following an investigation into alleged misconduct during last Saturday’s Test against England.
Bongi in for Marx
Bongi Mbonambi will start his first-ever Test for the Boks in Saturday’s clash against Italy in Padua.
15 Springbok stats and facts
For the match against Italy at the Stadio Euganeo in Padua on Saturday.
Watch: Kurtley Beale scrum fail
The Wallabies back didn’t know what to do when asked to scrum down at flank against Wales.
Superbru: Boks to sink Italy by 9-14
Before you make your Superbru picks for this weekend’s Test and Pro14 matches, take a look at the SA Rugby magazine team’s predictions.
Italy swap two for Bok clash
Coach Conor O’Shea has made two personnel changes to Italy’s lineup for Saturday’s Test against the Springboks in Padua.
All Blacks to front Wales without Read
Sam Whitelock will captain the All Blacks against Wales in the absence of the injured Kieran Read on Saturday.
