ITALY

Springboks v Italy

Italy head coach claims 'Grenade Squad' beat Boks' Bomb Squad

Italy head coach Gonzalo Quesada heaped praise on his replacements, who arguably performed better than the famed Springboks' Bomb Squad despite their loss on Saturday.

Morne van den Berg

Man of the Match Morne van den Berg wants more form Boks

Morne van den Berg admitted he had mixed emotions after being awarded the Man of the Match accolade in the wake of the Springboks' win over Italy.

Jesse Kriel

Rassie Erasmus set to read Boks the riot act after "frustrating" win over Italy

Bok boss Rassie Erasmus will reconsider his pre-planned selection for the second Castle Lager Tour test against Italy in Gqeberha next week.

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Rassie Erasmus frustrated despite Springbok win over Italy

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has described their 42-24 win over Italy at Loftus Versfeld as frustrating, despite the team scoring six tries to Italy’s three.

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Springboks weather second-half storm to see off spirited Italy at Loftus

The Springboks secured a 42-24 victory over Italy at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday night - but not before a spirited second-half surge from the visitors briefly threatened to flip the script.

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Jesse Kriel brimming with pride as he prepares to lead out Boks against Italy

Jesse Kriel will become South Africa's 67th Test captain when he leads the Springboks against Italy at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on Saturday.

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