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Can The Springboks Crush Italy After Last Week's Flop?

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The Springboks are out to restore faith and pride this weekend against Italy in the second Test in Gqeberha. The rugby world champions won the first Test against the Azzurri in Pretoria, but there was a feeling that the Springboks underperformed. In this episode Peter delves into why he believes the Boks will bounce back with fury ... and shares exactly why a win on Saturday will be a little extra special for him personally!

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11 Jul 2025 English South Africa Rugby · Sports

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