Ghiraldini confident Italy scrum can test South Africa
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsDespite a narrow loss to Argentina last week, Italy hooker Leonardo Ghiraldini is confident his side's resurgent scrum is primed to take on the might of the South African pack in Padua on Saturday.
Front row battle crucial
1 decade ago by iol.co.zaThe Bok scrum has made enormous progress since the Argentina mauling, but Italy's front row can mix it up with the best.
Meyer: ‘Goosen has point to prove’
1 decade ago by SA RugbyHeyneke Meyer says Johan Goosen and other fringe players must use this opportunity against Italy to prove they can add value, reports JON CARDINELLI in Padova.
Azzurri and Boks down the years
1 decade ago by Rugby 365The Springboks played Italy in a Test for the first time in 1995, but rugby contact between the two countries goes back much further than that.
TOM BRADSHAW: Bath Rugby's spending power means they must get...
1 decade ago by Bath ChronicleAnother week, and another global superstar linked to Bath Rugby.There's Duane Vermeulen, probably tucking into a super-sized bowl of pasta con pollo ahead of the Springboks match with Italy this weekend,...
Dickinson believes Scotland are the real deal
1 decade ago by RBS 6 NationsAlasdair Dickinson insists Scotland's autumn international performances prove they are heading in the right direction with the 2015 RBS 6 Nations fast approaching.
B4 Capital To Distribute Italian Rugby Rights
1 decade ago by Running RugbyMedia agency B4 Capital has agreed a deal with the Federazione Italiana Rugby (FIR) to distribute the Italy national team's global media rights. The exclusive deal with the governing body will run for...
Italy cut the fat as Boks await
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Tommaso Allan and Robert Barbieri have been released by Italy ahead of this weekend's Test against South Africa.
Nyakane handed first SA start
1 decade ago by Sky Sports RugbySouth Africa have made four changes to the side that beat England for Saturday’s Test against Italy in Padova.
Goosen at fullback for Boks
1 decade ago by iol.co.zaJohan Goosen will make his first start at fullback for the Springboks in Saturday's Test against Italy.
