‘Italy loss wasn’t a nice feeling’

Damian de Allende says the Boks won’t repeat the mistakes they made in the defeat by Italy in 2016, while Faf de Klerk talks about the pressure on the team.

Daily wrap: Italy match is do or die

We look at what happened in Omaezaki on Tuesday as the Springboks build toward their next World Cup clash with Italy.

Pollard: We’ve prepared for all scenarios

Springbok flyhalf Handre Pollard opens up to the media on the importance of the kicking game plan and set-piece execution in the coming weeks, while Steven Kitshoff highlights why the Boks must neutralise the Italy pack.

Mbonambi: We know how important this game is

Springboks hooker Bongi Mbonambi opens up about the challenges posed by the Italian pack, while prop Frans Malherbe offers insight into the communication between front rankers and referees.

Erasmus: ‘It’s do or die this week’

Rassie Erasmus discusses team selections and the knockout mentality adopted by the Springboks ahead of the Italy clash in Shizuoka on Friday.

Highlights: Cheetahs vs Glasgow Warriors

The Cheetahs started their PRO14 campaign with a 48-14 bonus-point victory over last season’s finalists, the Glasgow Warriors.

Daily wrap: ‘Italy on par with ABs pack’

We take a look at what happened on Monday in Omaezaki as the Springboks build toward their next World Cup clash with Italy.

Highlights: Scotland vs Samoa

Highlights of Scotland’s one-sided 34-0 victory over Samoa in their Rugby World Cup Pool A encounter in Kobe on Monday.

Recap: Your weekend in rugby

A look back at some of the biggest stories that happened in the world of rugby over the past weekend. Catch up with the news here.

‘Both Boks and Italy will be desperate’

Matt Proudfoot discusses Italy’s smart forward approach, why both teams will be desperate on Friday and the Boks’ adaptation at the breakdown.