Wiese back as Boks show minor switches for Italy
Jasper Wiese (No 8) returns to a Springbok starting lineup which features new lock and centre pairings for Saturday’s third Castle Lager Outgoing Tour match against Italy in Genoa, as coach Jacques Nienaber made four changes and two positional switches for the Test.

Williams thrilled to face Bristol on Thursday
Springbok scrumhalf Grant Williams was thrilled to be handed teh No 9 jersey for Thursday’s second and final South Africa ‘A’ tour match against the Bristol Bears at Ashton Gate Stadium and said he was looking forward to forming a halfback combination with the exciting Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu.

Five changes to SA ‘A’ team for Bristol clash
South Africa ‘A’ head coach Mzwandile Stick made five changes to his starting team to face the Bristol Bears at Ashton Gate Stadium on Thursday, which includes Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu and Marco van Staden earning starts in a squad that feature 12 capped Springboks.

Springboks wary of rejuvenated Italian side
Springbok assistant coach Deon Davids and lock Salmaan Moerat expected a big physical onslaught from Italy when the teams meet in their Castle Lager Outgoing Tour showdown in Genoa on Saturday and said they would continue to back their systems in their quest for a victory.

Am and Mabenge earn World Rugby nominations
Mr Mark Alexander, President of SA Rugby, congratulated Springbok centre Lukhanyo Am and Springbok Women wing Nomawethu Mabenge on their nominations in the annual World Rugby Awards.

Vodacom Bulls retain SA Rugby Under-19 Cup
The Vodacom Bulls retained the SA Rugby Under-19 Cup title when they scored a comprehensive 35-7 victory over the Cell C Sharks in Durban on Saturday, finishing the short competition unbeaten at the top of the log.

Nienaber praises Boks’ attitude after narrow defeat
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber praised his team’s attitude and effort following their narrow 30-26 defeat against France at the Stade Velodrome in Marseille on Saturday in the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour, and vowed that they would continue working hard to get the desired results.

Highlights: Heartbreak for SA in Marseille thriller
The Springboks showed massive guts and determination, but in the end came up just short against France who scored a late try and penalty goal to win an epic Test in Marseille by 30-26 on Saturday evening.

Feinberg-Mngomezulu replaces Fassi in SA ‘A’ squad
Utility back Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu will travel to Bristol in England on Sunday with South Africa ‘A’ head coach Mzwandile Stick as backline cover for their clash against the Bristol Bears on Thursday at Ashton Gate, following the news that utility back Aphelele Fassi has been ruled out due to injury.

Gutted Springboks turn their focus to Italy Test
Bongi Mbonambi and Damian Willemse said they were gutted by the Springboks’ narrow 30-26 defeat against France in their second Castle Lager Outgoing Tour match at the Stade Velodrome in Marseille on Saturday, adding that they will take the lessons learned as they look to bounce back against Italy.