Springbok captain’s Achilles injury worse than expected. Meanwhile Rassie Erasmus names his squad for Italy clash.

Vincent Tshituka will earn his long-awaited Springbok Test debut in Pretoria as Rassie Erasmus backs him for Italy series opener.

Vincent Tshituka will earn his long-awaited Springbok Test debut in Pretoria as Rassie Erasmus backs him for Italy series opener.

Springbok captain sidelined with Achilles stiffness; coach prioritizes player safety, but how bad is it? Get the latest.

Springbok captain sidelined with Achilles stiffness; coach prioritizes player safety, but how bad is it? Get the latest.

Springbok injury woes deepen as key veterans sidelined; new talent to step up with captain sidelined for Italy clash.

Springbok injury woes deepen as key veterans sidelined; new talent to step up with captain sidelined for Italy clash.

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus is reconsidering his selections for the second Test against Italy, and here is when the team will be named.