Superb second half sets up big Bok win in Genoa
Seven superb second-half tries, with Kurt-Lee Arendse grabbing a brace in a Man of the Match performance, saw the Springboks record a 63-21 win over Italy in Genoa on Saturday, to get their first victory of the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour this month.
Springboks seek consistency after outplaying Italy
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber and captain Siya Kolisi praised their team’s effort as they outplayed Italy 63-21 at Stadio Luigi Ferreraris in Genoa on Saturday in their third Castle Lager Outgoing Tour match and said the next step was to build consistency in their performances.
Highlights: Boks score nine tries in Genoa
Relive the action as the Springboks delivered a massive second half performance to record a big win over Italy in Genoa on Saturday, scoring nine tries in the process.
Kolisi: “Our focus is on trying to beat Italy”
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi said his team will be playing for all South Africans when they meet Italy in their third Castle Lager Outgoing Tour match at Stadio Luigi Ferraris on Saturday afternoon as they look to return to winning ways.
Stick: “Individual errors cost us against Bristol”
South Africa ‘A’ completed their two-match tour on a disappointing note on Thursday night as they went down 26-18 against Bristol Bears at Ashton Gate, with head coach Mzwandile Stick saying they can only blame themselves for the defeat.
South Africa 'A' mauled by the Bears in Bristol
South Africa 'A' side suffered a disappointing 26-18 defeat against the Bristol Bears on Thursday, with the second defeat of their short European tour coming after another underwhelming performance, this time at a packed Ashton Gate Stadium in Bristol.
Smith: “Italy Test won’t be a walk in the park”
Springbok loose forward Kwagga Smith is expecting a bruising encounter against Italy when the sides meet in Saturday’s Castle Lager Outgoing tour showdown in Genoa, saying the South African tourists certainly won’t underestimate their hosts at the Stadio Luigi Ferraris.
Disciplinary: Du Toit suspended for three weeks
Springbok loose forward Pieter-Steph du Toit has been suspended for three weeks after appearing before an independent judicial committee via video link on Wednesday morning, having received a red card for an act of foul play contrary to Law 9.12 (a player must not physically or verbally abuse anyone) in South Africa’s Test against France last Saturday.
Italy tweak front row for Bok Test in Genoa
Italy coach Kieran Crowley has made two changes to his team from last weekend’s historic victory over Australia as they prepare to host the Springboks in Genoa on Saturday.
Libbok and Roos thrilled about Italian opportunity
Springbok utility back Manie Libbok and No 8 Evan Roos were thrilled about receiving the opportunity to face Italy in their Castle Lager Outgoing Tour Test in Genoa on Saturday, and said they expected the clash to be a tough grind.