South Africa lock Lood de Jager has lost his appeal against a four-match suspension received for a red-card offence during his team’s 32-17 victory over France on 8 November.
South Africa will start with 11 changes to their starting XV for Saturday’s Autumn Series match against Italy, head coach Rassie Erasmus confirmed on Thursday.
South Africa’s Springbok Women have adjusted their backline for their upcoming Women’s Rugby World Cup match against Italy, set for Sunday at York Community Stadium in England.