Three key points from Boks-Italy clash

SA Rugby magazine identifies some of the good, the bad and the ugly to take away from the Boks’ World Cup victory over Italy.

Mallett: Kolbe the heartbeat of the Boks

What NICK MALLETT had to say on SuperSport about the Springboks’ comfortable 49-3 victory over Italy in Shizuoka on Friday.

‘Langebaan Four’ want R1m plus from Eben

Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth is being faced with a compensation claim totalling more than R1-million from the incident that occurred on the West Coast.

DDA: Boks get 75% for Italy clash

Damian de Allende has given the Springbok performance against Italy seven-and-a-half out of 10, reports JON CARDINELLI in Omaezaki.

Rassie praises ‘wonderful’ Kolbe

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has lauded star wing Cheslin Kolbe in the wake of a fine all-round performance against Italy. JON CARDINELLI at Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa reports.

Rassie: Bok bullies on right track

Rassie Erasmus believes that South Africa ‘ticked a box’ with their uncompromising physical performance against Italy. JON CARDINELLI at Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa reports.

Stat attack: Bok centres, Kolbe fired

DYLAN JACK looks at where the World Cup clash between the Springboks and Italy in Shizuoka on Friday was won and lost.

Ratings: Kolbe, De Allende on cloud nine

The Springboks produced a powerful forward performance to see off Italy. JOHN GOLIATH rates the Boks following their crucial Pool B win.

Kolbe brace boosts Boks to big win

The Springboks fired late to beat a 14-man Italy 49-3 and strengthen their claim for a World Cup playoff berth, writes JON CARDINELLI at the Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa.

Newlands set for 2020 swansong

Newlands Rugby Stadium will be demolished in 2021 with a deal struck to convert the historic venue into residential and retail properties, according to reports.