Changes sparked win for Champions team, coach says

SA team stages dramatic fightback for victory against Italians

It needed a few changes to spark a hastily assembled Carling Champions team to a narrow 31-27 win over a feisty Italy A side on Saturday, the SA side team coach Jimmy Stonehouse said.

The composite Currie Cup team selected by fans had to stage a fightback after they trailed the Italians 17-10 at halftime at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium...

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