‘I want to be a special player’
Nizaam Carr says he has made a mental step up and is ready to start his first Springbok Test against Italy this Saturday.
10 Springbok stats and facts
For Saturday's international match against Italy in Florence.
Boks to down Italy
The Springboks look set to score their first win in four matches when they front a struggling Italy side in Florence on Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Coetzee revamps back row
Springbok coach Allister Coetzee has selected Nizaam Carr at openside flank and Bryan Habana on the wing ahead of the Test against Italy in Florence on Saturday.
Test teams (Week 3)
Take a look at who's playing international rugby this weekend before you make your SuperBru and Fantasy League picks.
Carr set for first Test start?
Nizaam Carr could be in line to start at openside flank when the Springboks take on Italy in Florence this Saturday.
Boks snub overseas clubs
Eben Etzebeth and Damian de Allende have turned down offers to play club rugby abroad during the off-season in order to rest.
Kings bag Highlanders prop
The Southern Kings have confirmed the recruitment of Highlanders prop Ross Geldenhuys for the 2017 season.
Boks lose more ground
The Springboks remained fourth in the World Rugby rankings, despite slumping to a 16-point defeat against England on Twickenham on Saturday.
Eben out of Italy Test
Eben Etzebeth has been ruled out of this Saturday's Test against Italy due to a concussion.
