Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus’ green-and-gold hit squad turned Turin into a rugby graveyard, hammering Italy 66-7 in a brutal Nations Championship demolition. Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu pulled the strings with 26 points, Malcolm Marx delivered a double dose of destruction and the Bok forwards turned the Italian defensive wall into rubble.
SPRINGBOKS vs ITALY: THE TURIN TEST
The Boks resume their Nations Championship campaign against Italy on Saturday, 7 November, with a place in the Final firmly in their sights. Rassie Erasmus expects a tough contest against Gonzalo Quesada’s well-drilled Azzurri. Can the world champions get the job done?
Springbok coach, Rassie Ersamus, has thrown his weight behind Salmaan Moerat’s selection, insisting the much-debated lock brings the unglamorous grunt, physicality and unseen hard labour that make champions tick. Moerat is back in the Springbok…
Five tries, 33-7 and another Stormers bonus-point feast! But Evan Roos and Leolin Zas limped off injured, while 14 first-half knock-ons left John Dobson with plenty to ponder. A month to recover, regroup and sharpen up.
Professional sport demands accountability, resilience and performance. It should also demand perspective. Salmaan Moerat’s return to the Springbok squad following his move to La Rochelle highlights the importance of environment, mental confidence and sustained selection faith. John Dobson’s comments offer a timely reflection on the responsibility that comes with public criticism.
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The Stormers’ hooker crisis has created an opportunity for a familiar face. Experienced Springbok Bongi Mbonambi is set to return to Cape Town as the franchise seeks stability ahead of Saturday’s URC clash against Ulster. With several hookers sidelined, the signing could have implications for the Stormers’ immediate campaign and Mbonambi’s international ambitions. Is this the reinforcement the Stormers need?
Damian Willemse has conquered rugby’s biggest stages, collected gold-plated medals and helped the Springboks scale mountains that once seemed impossible. Now, the man affectionately known as “Gaza” has another glittering target in his sights: a…
Hacjivah Dayimani is shining brighter with every outing! The Stormers loose forward bagged a brace in the 39-22 demolition of the Sharks, following his Man of the Match performance in Edinburgh.
Two weeks. Two awards. One glittering Springbok dream. Stormers boss John Dobson sees the muscle, leadership and versatility. Now Dayimani must deliver consistency over a full season. 💚💛 Is Cape Town’s Black Diamond ready for Bok gold?
The DHL Stormers have named a powerful squad for Saturday’s URC derby against the Sharks, with 11 Springboks included and 21-year-old Haashim Pead in line to make his Stormers debut from the bench. The return of the iconic Men in Black kit adds another layer to a highly anticipated first home match of the season.
Rassie Erasmus accepts full responsibility after the Springboks’ 42-38 defeat by Australia in Perth, admitting the Boks were not good enough.
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