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Mixed emotions for Van den Berg after Italy TestSpringbok scrumhalf Morne van den Berg admitted that he experienced mixed emotions on Saturday night after being named the man-of-the-match in their Castle Lager Incoming Series opener against Italy in Pretoria.
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Frustrated Erasmus reconsidering second Test selectionA frustrated Rassie Erasmus said he would reconsider his pre-planned selection for the second Castle Lager Tour test in Gqeberha next week, after a “disappointing” 42-24 victory over Italy on Saturday.
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Boks open season with a hard-fought win in PretoriaThe Springbok announced the start of their season in spectacular fashion – at time – at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on Saturday, beating a willing Italy 42-24 in their first of two Castle Lager Incoming Series Tests.
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Kriel thrilled to lead Boks against physical ItalyJesse Kriel, who will become South Africa’s 67th Test captain when he leads the Springboks against Italy at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on Saturday, was delighted about the honour bestowed upon him, but he warned that it would be remiss to underestimate the Italians going into the clash.
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Wiese thrilled to be back with Boks along with his brotherSpringbok No 8 Jasper Wiese was thrilled to be back in the national squad after three months on the sidelines with a neck injury, and said on Thursday being in the group with his brother, Cobus, made his comeback even more special.
