Bongi Mbonambi

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Mbonambi in for Marx

Bongi Mbonambi will start his first-ever Test for the Boks in Saturday’s clash against Italy in Padua. (more…)

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November 23, 2017

Pieter-Steph du Toit takes on the Italy defence

Rugby / Springboks / Test rugby

Du Toit, Gelant to face Italy

Flank Pieter-Steph du Toit is set to start, while fullback Warrick Gelant could win his first cap from the bench against Italy on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI in Padua reports. (more…)

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November 23, 2017

Wilco Louw at Bok training

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Louw thriving under pressure

Wilco Louw believes his early introduction to northern-hemisphere scrummaging conditions will aid his development as a Test tighthead, writes JON CARDINELLI in Padua. (more…)

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November 22, 2017

Bok prop Beast Mtawarira against Italy last year

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Springboks must adapt to ref, conditions

Forwards coach Matt Proudfoot is confident that the Springboks will make the necessary adjustments when coming up against Italy and referee Romain Poite on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI reports. (more…)

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November 22, 2017

Dejected Boks in Dublin

Rugby / Springboks

White: Boks already far behind

Jake White says the Springboks are unlikely to turn things around before the 2019 World Cup in Japan. (more…)

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November 21, 2017

Springbok coach Allister Coetzee

Rugby / Springboks / Test rugby / Top story

Pressure builds on Springbok coaches

The short-handed Springbok coaching staff needs all the help it can get ahead of the Tests against Italy and Wales, writes JON CARDINELLI in Padua. (more…)

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November 21, 2017

Rugby / Springboks / Test rugby

Watch: France vs Springboks highlights

The Springboks scored two tries in their 18-17 win in Paris. (more…)

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November 19, 2017

Malcolm Marx against France

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Marx to have MRI scan on shoulder

Springbok hooker Malcolm Marx will go for an MRI scan on Monday after receiving a blow to his shoulder in Paris on Saturday. (more…)

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November 19, 2017

Eben Etzebeth is treated for injury at the Stade de France

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Etzebeth in doubt for Italy clash

Duane Vermeulen could lead the Springboks against Italy next Saturday if regular skipper Eben Etzebeth fails to recover from a leg injury. JON CARDINELLI in Paris reports. (more…)

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November 19, 2017

Duane Vermeulen at the Stade de France

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Vermeulen lauds Bok turnaround

Duane Vermeulen believes that the Springboks can build on the win against France and make a success out of this four-game tour. JON CARDINELLI in Paris reports. (more…)

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November 19, 2017