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 ...

The Springboks were made to work incredibly hard for their win over an Italian side that they had been expected to easily ...

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 ...

South Africa vs Italy is due to kick off at 4.10pm BST on Saturday 5 July at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria. Viewers in the ...

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 ...

Springbok captain Jesse Kriel aims for a commanding start to the Test match season at Loftus Versfeld, as they prepare to ...