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Scott Robertson

'Pretty innovative': All Blacks boss Scott Robertson weighs in on Boks' new tactics

All Blacks coach Scott Robertson has weighed in on the Springboks' latest tactical innovations revealed in last weekend's win over Italy.

Gonzalo Quesada

Boks' bold kickoff tactic upsets Italy coach, but maul innovation wins praise

South Africa's surprise decision to kick off Saturday's Test by deliberately infringing and handing Italy a scrum drew criticism from Italy head coach Gonzalo Quesada.

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Rassie reveals Boks' set-piece innovation was straight out of schoolboy rugby

Rassie Erasmus has lifted the lid on the creative thinking behind the Springboks' innovative line-out and maul tactic that helped unlock Italy's defence.

Grant Williams

Grant Williams thrilled following long-awaited Bok return

Springbok scrumhalf Grant Williams didn't miss a beat when he was back on the field for the first time in three months after recovering from a neck injury.

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14-man Boks bounce back to blank Italy in gutsy display at the Bay

The Springboks shrugged off an early red card to easily see off a spirited but outmatched Italian outfit 45-0 in front of a raucous Nelson Mandela Bay crowd.

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Salmaan Moerat: Springboks will 'fight fire with fire' in physical Italy rematch

The Springboks are bracing for a bruising rematch in Gqeberha, fully aware of the fight Italy showed in the second half at Loftus but determined to snuff out any chances of a repeat performance.