After an impressive victory against France, South Africa continues its Quilter Nations Series campaign with a match against Italy. The Springboks, currently ranked as the best team in the world, will face a resilient Italian side that recently triumphed over Australia. Coach Rassie Erasmus may make several changes to his lineup, while Italy, led by Gonzalo Quesada, aims to build on their earlier performance this year.
Match Details: Italy vs South Africa
The match is scheduled to start at 12:40 PM GMT on Saturday, November 15, at the Allianz Stadium in Turin. Fans interested in watching the game can tune in live on TNT Sports 3, with coverage beginning at noon GMT.
Team News and Line-Ups
Italy is making slight adjustments to their roster after defeating Australia. Marco Riccioni will replace Simone Ferrari at tighthead. Additionally, Quesada has opted to add an extra forward to the bench, preparing for the physical challenge against South Africa’s strong forwards.
In contrast, the Springboks will incorporate several changes to their starting lineup due to the physical demands of their recent match. Captain Siya Kolisi leads a squad that includes young talents such as Zachary Porthen and Ethan Hooker, who shone during the Rugby Championship.
Starting Line-Ups
| Italy XV | South Africa XV |
|---|---|
| 1. Danilo Fischetti | 1. Boan Venter |
| 2. Giacomo Nicotera | 2. Johan Grobbelaar |
| 3. Marco Riccioni | 3. Zachary Porthen |
| 4. Niccolo Cannone | 4. Jean Kleyn |
| 5. Andrea Zambonin | 5. Franco Mostert |
| 6. Ross Vintcent | 6. Siya Kolisi (capt.) |
| 7. Manuel Zuliani | 7. Ben-Jason Dixon |
| 8. Lorenzo Cannone | 8. Marco van Staden |
| 9. Stephen Varney | 9. Morne van den Berg |
| 10. Paolo Garbisi | 10. Handre Pollard |
| 11. Monty Ioane | 11. Kurt-Lee Arendse |
| 12. Tommaso Menoncello | 12. Ethan Hooker |
| 13. Juan Ignacio Brex (capt.) | 13. Canan Moodie |
| 14. Louis Lynagh | 14. Edwill van der Merwe |
| 15. Ange Capuozzo | 15. Damian Willemse |
Replacements
- Italy: Tommaso Di Bartolomeo, Mirco Spagnolo, Simone Ferrari, Federico Ruzza, Riccardo Favretto, David Odiease, Martin Page-Relo, Tommaso Allan.
- South Africa: Gerhard Steenekamp, Wilco Louw, RG Snyman, Ruan Nortje, Andre Esterhuizen, Kwagga Smith, Grant Williams, Manie Libbok.
This match promises to be an exciting encounter as both teams aim to showcase their strengths on the field. Fans should not miss this thrilling clash between Italy and South Africa.
