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.
Springbok Women’s performance coach Swys de Bruin was realistic following their loss to Canada at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Saturday.
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.
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.
Springbok flyhalf Manie Libbok says he’s excited to return to No. 10, while Willie le Roux is set for his 100th cap when South Africa face Italy in Gqeberha on Saturday.
Springbok flyer Edwill van der Merwe cannot wait to strut his stuff on the right wing as he earns his second international cap against Italy in Gqeberha on Saturday.