Playing in front of friends and family on Saturday will be a big motivator for the Springbok Women, and a chance for the players to show how far they have come in their journey to the World Cup.
Springbok flyhalf Manie Libbok says he’s excited to return to No. 10, while Willie le Roux is set for his 100th cap when South Africa face Italy in Gqeberha on Saturday.
Read MoreThe Boks are up against Italy and seeking a big performance.
Read MoreSpringboks Women prop Babalwa Latsha has sounded a clarion call to rugby fans in the Eastern Cape to come and support the team at the Nelson Mandela Bay stadium this weekend, when they take on Canada in a second test match in as many weeks.
Read MoreSpringbok flyhalf Manie Libbok and flanker Marco van Staden are part of a fresh side that looks to test new combinations against Italy on Saturday.
Read MoreWe look at some of the biggest talking points after Rassie Erasmus named his matchday squad for Saturday's second Test against Italy at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium.
Read MoreThe Junior Springboks continued their perfect start and sealed top spot in their group in the World Rugby U20 Championship after thrashing Scotland 73-14 on Wednesday in Calvisano, Italy.
Read MoreThe winger will join Makazole Mapimpi and Willie le Roux in the back three on Saturday, a duo he spoke of with high praise.
Read MoreThe opening match of the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 between hosts England and the USA will be officiated by South Africa's Aimee Barrett-Theron.
Read MoreSiya Kolisi's stiff neck and minor Achilles injury have kept him out since the start of the international season, but he should return against Georgia.
Read MoreSpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus was happy to be proven wrong about 'Assist King' Willie le Roux.
Read MoreSpringbok magician Willie le Roux will join a list of legendary players when he runs on to the field to face Italy in his 100th Test on Saturday.
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