The transition from lock to flank was not as seamless as Pieter-Steph du Toit would have liked, but his performances in the Springbok number 7 jumper would later see him earn the title of 2018 SA Rugby Player of the Year, for a second time in three years.
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Vd Merwe ready to grab his Bok chancesSpringbok speedster Edwill van der Merwe is ready to grab any opportunity he receives in the green and gold jersey as Bok coach Rassie Erasmus prepares to announce his team on Thursday for Saturday’s Castle Lager Outgoing Tour Test against Italy in Turin.
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Boks preparing for psyched-up Italian outfitSpringbok utility backs Damian Willemse and Ethan Hooker said they were mentally preparing for a gruelling Test against Italy at the Allianz Stadium in Turin on Saturday, and had no doubt that the hosts’ victory over Australia last weekend would psyche them up even more going into the match.
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“Boks fully focused on Italy after France battle”Springbok assistant coach Tony Brown stressed on Monday that the Boks would not underestimate Italy this week as the teams prepare to line up at the Allianz Stadium in Turin on Saturday, adding that the Azzurri’s 26-19 victory against Australia last weekend rubberstamped the improvement they have been making as a team.
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Bok coaches and players lauded for gutsy winSpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus and captain Siya Kolisi thanked the South African fans for their passionate support, as well as the coaching staff for the plans they made and the team for their gutsy effort as they both celebrated significant career milestones with a victory against France in Paris on Saturday night.
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Boks cast eye to Italy after victory in ParisWilco Louw was still buzzing on Sunday from the team’s 32-17 victory against France at Stade de France in the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour, but the big Springbok prop immediately turned his attention to Saturday’s clash against Italy in Turin, saying it would be another big battle.