The Springboks have dropped to fifth in the World Rugby rankings after suffering a humiliating 20-18 loss to Italy on Saturday.
Allister Coetzee insists that he hasn’t ‘lost the change room’ despite the Boks slipping to a historic first-ever loss to Italy on Saturday.
Italy produced a tigerish defensive performance on Saturday to beat the Springboks 20-18 in Florence and record their first Test win against South Africa, reports JON CARDINELLI.
Nizaam Carr says he has made a mental step up and is ready to start his first Springbok Test against Italy this Saturday.
The Springboks look set to score their first win in four matches when they face a struggling Italy side in Florence on Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI.
The Springboks are expecting to face a different breakdown threat from Italy in this Saturday’s Test in Florence.
Eben Etzebeth and Damian de Allende have turned down offers to play club rugby abroad during the off-season in order to rest.
South African-born lock Dries van Schalkwyk has been named in Italy's starting lineup to face the Springboks in Florence on Saturday. Coach Conor O'Shea tweaked his run-on XV with four…
The Springboks remained fourth in the World Rugby rankings, despite slumping to a 16-point defeat against England on Twickenham on Saturday.
All Blacks flyhalf Beauden Barrett has been voted the 2016 World Rugby Player of the Year while Blitzboks ace Seabelo Senatla was named World Rugby Sevens Player of the year.
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