Gaza: Italy to test Boks in the air

Damian Willemse says the Springboks are preparing for a fierce aerial contest when they face Italy in Turin on Saturday. The 10th-ranked Azzurri head into the match on a high after beating the Wallabies 26-19 in Udine last weekend, while the No 1-ranked Boks are...

‘Rassie produced coaching masterclass’

Jean de Villiers believes the Springboks would have beaten France in Paris even if they had been reduced to 13 men. The former Bok captain hailed the world champions’ 32-17 victory at the Stade de France as “a coaching masterclass” – and said the plan was so complete...
Saffa extends Italy stay

Saffa extends Italy stay

Fullback Rhyno Smith has extended his contract with Benetton. The South African has signed on until June 2028, continuing a memorable spell with the Treviso-based URC side. Smith joined Benetton in 2021 and quickly became a fan favourite. Since then, he has scored 390...

Azzurri wary of ‘unpredictable’ Boks

Lock Federico Ruzza says Italy will need to be “more precise” against the Springboks than they were in victory against the Wallabies. The 10th-ranked Azzurri are coming off a 26-19 upset of Australia in Udine, while the world champions beat France 32-17 in Paris...

Eddie: Multi-skilled Boks rewriting playbook

Japan coach Eddie Jones believes the Springboks’ ability to interchange players across multiple positions is setting the benchmark for world rugby. He adds that could make them an even greater force heading towards the 2027 World Cup. Speaking on the Rugby Unity...