Rassie Erasmus & Siya Kolisi | Post-Match Press Conference | Italy v Springboks | 7 November 2026
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus and Bok captain Siya Kolisi reflect on a successful outing in Turin against Italy in the first of three away Nations Championship matches on Saturday.
- Rassie Erasmus
- Siya Kolisi
- Springboks
- Italy
- Nations Championship
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