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Erasmus “fairly happy” as Springboks look forward

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus declared himself “fairly happy” with a 45-0 victory over Italy in the Castle Lager Incoming Series in Gqeberha on Saturday as he looked to refine his plans for the coming season.

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Seven tries to nil as Boks make a step up in the Bay

The Springboks scored seven spectacular tries in a 45-0 victory over Italy at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Saturday, in a performance that bodes well for the remainder of the season which will leave coach Rassie Erasmus much happier than last week in Pretoria, and gave Willie le Roux the perfect way to celebrate his 100th Test cap.

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Moerat: “Boks need to fight fire with fire”

Springbok captain Salmaan Moerat and assistant coach Mzwandile Stick expected an epic battle against Italy in the second Castle Lager Incoming Series Test at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha on Saturday, and said they needed to “fight fire with fire”.

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Van der Merwe beaming ahead of second Bok Test

A beaming Edwill van der Merwe said on Thursday he was looking forward to earning his second Springbok Test cap in Saturday’s Castle Lager Incoming Series match against Italy in Gqeberha.

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Bok teammates praise new centurion Le Roux

Springbok flyhalf Manie Libbok and flanker Marco van Staden were full of praise for Willie le Rouw, who will become only the eighth player in South African rugby history to play 100 Tests on Saturday, and said it motivated the team to make it a special occasion for the experienced fullback and the other players celebrating important milestones.