Springbok scrum guru Daan Human is expecting a big scrum challenge from a more settled Italian team at Loftus on Saturday.

Springbok scrum guru Daan Human is expecting a big scrum challenge from a more settled Italian team at Loftus on Saturday.

Springbok eighthman Jasper Wiese is back from injury and ready to rumble against Italy at Loftus on Saturday.

This is the weather forecast for Saturday's Springbok game against Italy in Pretoria, with a packed Loftus Stadium in store for spectators.

This is the weather forecast for Saturday's Springbok game against Italy in Pretoria, with a packed Loftus Stadium in store for spectators.

From regulars to young bucks, six Springboks are in need of strong performances at Loftus on Saturday.

Marnus van der Merwe is the latest South African hooker to get a chance to seal up the third choice hooking berth behind Malcolm Marx and Bongi...

Marnus van der Merwe is the latest South African hooker to get a chance to seal up the third choice hooking berth behind Malcolm Marx and Bongi...

Centre Jesse Kriel was named captain of the Springboks for their first Test against Italy at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.

Centre Jesse Kriel was named captain of the Springboks for their first Test against Italy at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.