The Springboks produced a dazzling first-half performance to thrash Italy 66-7 in their Nations Championship clash at Allianz Stadium in Turin.
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi has brushed aside concerns that his team might take time to gel when they take on Italy in a Nations Championship encounter in Turin on Saturday.
Italy coach Gonzalo Quesada believes Rassie Erasmus has shown his side great respect by selecting a near full-strength Springbok team for Saturday's Nations Championship clash in Turin.
The Springboks will put their No 1 ranking on the line when they face Italy in Turin on Saturday.
Pieter-Steph du Toit has joined a growing exodus of South African players from Japan after leaving Toyota Verblitz with immediate effect, the club has announced.
Italy hot-stepper Ange Capuozzo will make his Test return for the Azzurri this weekend, after being included in an injury-affected matchday 23 by coach Gonzalo Quesada.