News24 | Six Bomb Squad Braais: Master Butchers Bring the Heat for Springboks vs Italy

News24 | Six bomb squad braais: Master Butchers bring the heat for Springboks vs Italy

As the Springboks gear up to face Italy at Loftus this weekend, South Africa’s Master Butchers are doing their own match - day prep behind the braai.

When will Siya Kolisi return to action after injury scare?

Springboks captain Siya Kolisi will not be fit to face Italy at Loftus Versfeld this weekend. South Africa plays Italy in the opening match of the Castle Lager Incoming Series on Saturday. Having defeated the Barbarians 54-7 last weekend, the Boks, led by Jesse Kriel, will look for another inspired performance. When asked about Siya Kolisi, Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus explained why the Sharks flanker missed the Barbarians match. “Siya unfortu…

New Springboks captain Jesse Kriel wants to show more bite than bark against Italy

Springboks the obvious favourites to crush Italy at Loftus fortress

The Springboks will face Italy in their first official Test of the season on Saturday at Loftus Versfeld, heading into the game buoyed by a 54-7 drubbing of the Barbarians at Cape Town's DHL Stadium last weekend.

Springboks versus Italy:Where will the test be won?

Springboks face Italy at Loftus with Etzebeth returning, Pollard linking up with Van den Berg, and Kriel expected to dominate Italy’s new-look midfield.