The Springboks will not underestimate Italy in Saturday's Nations Championship Test in Turin, say Damian Willemse and Ruan Nortje.
Damian Willemse says the Stormers are determined to go beyond the quarter-finals of the Investec Champions Cup this season as they target a historic first European title.
DHL Stormers director of Rugby John Dobson praised Damian Willemse and Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu for their understanding and backfield rotation following their return from Springbok duty.
Following the series win in Baltimore, USA, Springbok Fullback Damian Willemse admitted there were key areas the team had to work on to turn their fortunes around in Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry after the opening defeat to New Zealand at Ellis Park.
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has made only two changes to his starting team that defeated the All Blacks in Johannesburg for the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series decider in Baltimore on Saturday.
Springbok Fullback Damian Willemse says that despite the big victory over England, the Springboks’ game plan did not go as intended, admitting they had to adjust their strategy at half-time.