Springboks lose Etzebeth for Italy Test
Nov 14, 2016 - 9:03 PM Powerful lock Eben Etzebeth has been ruled out of South Africa's Test against Italy on Saturday after suffering a concussion in last weekend's 37-21 loss to England.Etzebeth was forced off in the first half of the Springboks' latest defeat and his absence will probably pave the way for South African Player of the Year Pieter-Steph du Toit to return to the second row after a disappointing outing on the flank against England.
There was better news for coach Allister Coetzee as experienced winger Bryan Habana is expected to return after missing the Twickenham defeat with a knee injury.
He came through training on Monday.
Uncapped Free State Cheetahs loose-forward Uzair Cassiem has joined the squad in Florence as a replacement for the injured Roelof Smit.
The Boks have never lost to Italy in 12 Tests and need a boost in confidence after winning only four of their 10 matches under Coetzee this year.
Source: AAP
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