Springboks dare not underestimate struggling Italy, warns Erasmus

Italy will be no easy opponents, say South Africa

Nov 4 : South African rugby stalwarts are warning that Italy is not to be underestimated when the sides meet in the Nations Championship on Saturday.The top-ranked Springboks are 10 places above Italy in the world rankings and favoured to win Saturday’s clash against their injury-hampered hosts in Turin and

Springboks dare not underestimate struggling Italy, warns Erasmus

Having secured bonus-point home wins over England, Scotland and Wales in July, the world champion Springboks face away Tests against Italy, France and Ireland on consecutive weekends. Depending where they finish in the southern hemisphere table, South Africa will complete a four-match tour of Europe with a play-off during the November 27-29 finals weekend in London. The record four-time Rugby World Cup title-holders lead arch rivals New Zealand…

Jasper: Boks won't underestimate Italy

Jasper Wiese says the Springboks will guard against complacency going into Saturday's Nations Championship Test against Italy in Turin. The post Jasper: Boks won’t underestimate Italy appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.

Rassie Erasmus demands more from Springboks ahead of crucial Italy encounter

Rassie Erasmus has sent a strong warning to the Springboks squad ahead of their Test against Italy in Turin, making his expectations clear before the clash.