Boks fought hard to secure big win in Turin
The Springboks had to dig deep to secure a 32-14 victory over Italy at the Allianz Stadium in Turin.
The Springboks had to dig deep to secure a 32-14 victory over Italy at the Allianz Stadium in Turin.
Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick made it clear on Friday that the Boks would not underestimate Italy going into Saturday’s Castle Lager Outgoing Tour match, and said the hosts pose immense dangers within their pack and backline.
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus named a new-look starting team for the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour Test against Italy at the Allianz Stadium in Turin on Saturday, which will again be led by inspirational captain Siya Kolisi, with the Bok coach making 11 changes to his run-on side and one on the replacements bench from last week’s 32-17 victory against France.
Amajimbos are set to face Japan in the FIFA U17 World Cup Round of 32 at the Aspire Zone - Pitch 3 in Qatar.
South African duo Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo and Refiloe Jane have been nominated for the CAF Goal of the Year.
Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has urged his team not to treat their clash against Zambia as a friendly and to remain "fully focused and concentrated" on the task at hand.
Orlando Pirates are set to face Marumo Gallants in the final of the Carling Knockout Cup at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium on Saturday, 6 December.
Amajimbos booked their place in the FIFA U17 World Cup knockout stage despite suffering a 3-1 defeat against Italy in their final Group A clash on Sunday.
Captain Siya Kolisi celebrated his 100th Test cap in style after the Springboks claimed a 32-17 victory against France at the Stade de France on Saturday evening.
Siya Kolisi said he was thrilled about becoming the ninth player in Springbok history to earn 100 Test caps, and while the Bok captain thanked all the role players in his journey to get him to this point, he said a good performance by the team would make it a memorable occasion for him.