TIME TO BE CLINICAL

STEP UP: BOKS LOOKING FOR A BETTER SHOWING IN SECOND ITALIAN TEST

- Jacques van der Westhuyzen

The Springboks were given a bit of a wake-up call at Loftus Versfeld and will hope to produce a far better and more clinical performance when they clash with Italy in the second Test between the teams in Gqeberha tomorrow (5.10pm).

To achieve this, coach Rassie Erasmus has put his faith in a bunch of players who wouldn't be considered first-choice selections.

Only Jasper Wiese, Pieter-Steph du Toit and Malcolm Marx of the starting XV would possibly make the "first team" when everyone is fit and selectable. The other players picked by Erasmus for the match though will hope to put in a good performance to stay in the mix for the Rugby Championship later in the season.