It was not the start the Springboks had hoped for in their first Test of 2025, but a win is a win and a tougher test than ...

Kurt-Lee Arendse was the best of the Springboks in Pretoria against Italy, writes Mark Keohane. The left winger scored a try and saved one.

By SAM JACKSON South Africa .. 42 Italy ................. 24 SOUTH Africa were made to work hard for this first Test triumph ...

Italy gave a spirited account of themselves in Pretoria but ultimately came up short against world champions South Africa in ...

Following the Springboks' 42-24 victory over Italy at Loftus Versfeld, here's how we rated Rassie Erasmus' charges in their ...

South Africa got their 2025 Test season underway with a 42-24 win over Italy in Pretoria on Saturday, but their second-half ...

Italy’s relentless attitude kept the contest alive and their late pressure inside the Springboks’ 22-metre zone hinted at a ...

Jesse Kriel has described his appointment as Springboks captain as one of the highlights of his rugby career. He is set to ...

Kriel led the Boks in last week’s 54-7 victory over the Barbarians in Cape Town, but that match was uncapped, meaning he is ...

Jesse Kriel will become South Africa’s 67th Test captain when he leads the Springboks against Italy at Loftus Versfeld tonigh ...

Springboks face Italy at Loftus with Etzebeth returning, Pollard linking up with Van den Berg, and Kriel expected to dominate ...

Jesse Kriel becomes the 67th official Springbok captain against Italy on Saturday, and will be backed by Eben Etzebeth and Handre Pollard who have both led the Boks.