The Springbok loose forward also bemoaned their loss of momentum after Tshituka's disallowed try, and the loss of the breakdown battle.

The Springboks are ready to get down and dirty in a massive breakdown battle with Italy in their clash in Gqeberha.

The loosehead prop said it was 'a no-brainer' to accept a call-up to the Springboks after also being in the mix to play for Scotland.

The loosehead prop said it was 'a no-brainer' to accept a call-up to the Springboks after also being in the mix to play for Scotland.

The Springboks are seeking clarity on decisions at the breakdown, after the team were dominated by Italy in that department in the first Test.

The Springboks hosted Italy and Georgia in their three Incoming Series matches in July - and predictably came away with a clean sweep.

The Springboks hosted Italy and Georgia in their three Incoming Series matches in July - and predictably came away with a clean sweep.

A wildfire that had reached the outskirts of France's second city of Marseille has lost intensity but firefighters continue to battle the flames.

The Springboks put in a mixed performance but still had enough power to cruise to a 55-10 win over Georgia in Mbombela.

Italy are underdogs but the Boks are not taking them lightly.