South Africa are 'determined to get onto the right side of the scoreboard' after two defeats in the Autumn Nations Series, but head coach Jacques Nienaber says it will be tough against a confident Italy on Saturday.
Jacques Nienaber . Image: Simon King SOUTH AFRICA ARE “determined to get onto the right side of the scoreboard” after two defeats in the Autumn Nations Series, but head coach Jacques Nienaber says it will be tough against a confident Italy on Saturday.
“Italy’s victory against Australia will boost their confidence immensely going into this match,” said Nienaber. Franco Mostert has been switched from lock to the backrow as Pieter-Steph du Toit faces a disciplinary hearing on Wednesday after his red card in the French Test. “Lood’s injury and Pieter-Steph’s disciplinary hearing opened the door for us to give them an opportunity.
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