Springboks Kick Back From Last Year’s Historical Loss to Beat Italy 35-6
The Springboks made up for last year’s history-making loss to Italy, by beating the Italians in a whopping 35-6 victory in the European country’s home territory on Saturday, clocking up their second win of the Outgoing Tour. It’s also SA’s biggest win against Italy in 20 years. Eben Etzebeth recovered from last week’s injury to […]
The Springboks made up for last year’s history-making loss to Italy, by beating the Italians in a whopping 35-6 victory in the European country’s home territory on Saturday, clocking up their second win of the Outgoing Tour. It’s also SA’s biggest win against Italy in 20 years.
Eben Etzebeth recovered from last week’s injury to lead his team to victory under challenging conditions in Padova as heavy rain teemed down.
With powerful scrumming and mauling, the South Africans managed to prevent the Italians from scoring a single try, while five tries were scored by the Springboks – by Francois Louw, Bongi Mbonambi, Francois Venter, Steven Kitshoff and Franco Mostert.
Handre Pollard played a far better game than last week, and pulled off five successful conversions… earning him the Man of the Match award.
Congrats to Warrick Gelant on making his Springbok debut against Italy in Padova. #ITAvRSA #LoveRugby pic.twitter.com/Q0cx0mjeqy
— Springboks (@Springboks) November 25, 2017
Handre Pollard received the Man of the Match award in the #Springboks 35-6 win over Italy in Padova on Saturday. #ITAvRSA @MTNza @ASICS_ZA pic.twitter.com/xtq1bP7NLa
— Springboks (@Springboks) November 25, 2017
Congratulations to @WarrickGelant making his #Springbok debut againt @Federugby tonight and becoming Springbok no 890 in the process. Enjoy that feeling! @Mtnsa @FNBSA @LandRoverRugby @LandRover @ASICS_ZA @BlueBullsRugby @CastleLagerSA @JuniorBoks @Blitzboks pic.twitter.com/9Iuy5aXRkm
— Springboks (@Springboks) November 25, 2017