World Champions Springboks Tested by Improving Italy
The South African national rugby team, the Springboks, continue their November campaign with a fascinating encounter against Italy in Turin this afternoon. This Quilter Nations Series fixture sees the world champions face an Azzurri side brimming with confidence following their impressive victory over Australia last weekend.
Springbok Depth on Full Display
Despite being reduced to 14 men after the sending off of lock Lood de Jager, South Africa proved their class with a powerful second-half performance to defeat France in Paris last week. This victory served as another reminder of the immense depth available to double World Cup-winning coach Rassie Erasmus, who has once again rotated his selection for this match.
Erasmus is expertly managing a squad packed with talent in virtually every position, showcasing the strength that makes the Springboks such a formidable force in international rugby.
Azzurri Aiming for Historic Shock
Under the guidance of coach Gonzalo Quesada, Italy continue to show significant progress. They were deserved winners against the Wallabies and have already pushed South Africa hard this year. This is the third meeting between the two nations in 2025, with Italy performing strongly in the first of two July Tests before fading slightly in the second encounter a week later.
The stage is set at the Allianz Stadium in Turin for a compelling contest. Kick-off for this Autumn international is scheduled for 12.40pm GMT on Saturday, 15 November 2025. Can the ever-improving Azzurri spring an almighty shock against the mighty Springboks?
