South Africa Springboks kick off the first of two summer tests against Italy at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria.
The Boks have loaded up on veterans for the test, with Eben Etzebeth notably returning to the starting lineup.
The Azzurri bring a younger side to Pretoria, with Tommaso Menoncello and Danilo Fischetti leading the Italians. Jacopo Trulla gets another start at full-back. Trulla scored three tries against Namibia last week in Italy’s first summer test.
The Springboks defeated the Barbarians last week 54-7, while Italy beat the Welwitschias 73-6.
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Second Half Begins – 40’South Africa 28, Italy 3
Italy kicks off to South Africa and the second half is underway at Loftus Versfeld.
Springboks Vs. Italy Rugby Halftime StatsSouth Africa 28, Italy 3
Tries:
Conversions:
Possession:
South Africa: 71%Italy: 29%
Territory:
South Africa: 62%Italy: 38%
Tackles:
South Africa: 40Italy: 124
Turnovers Won:
Turnovers Lost:
Watch Morne van den Berg Second Try
TRY | Morne van den Berg | Min 36
That’s a brace for Morne van den Berg in his third cap! The scrumhalf spots a gap, shows some pace and power to get over as the Boks race away to a big lead. RSA 28 – ITA 3#RSAvITA #springboks pic.twitter.com/XBy1n7zUlJ
— FloRugby (@FloRugby) July 5, 2025Halftime At Loftus VersfeldSouth Africa 28, Italy 3
South Africa Springboks come out punching, as they score four tries in the first half. Italy managed a penalty goal, but the SA strength has been on full display in scrums.
Another Morne van den Berg Try! – 36’South Africa 28, Italy 3
The Springboks are piling it on now. Halftime is coming shortly.
Handre Pollard continues his perfect start, making the conversion.
Watch Kurt-Lee Arendse Try
TRY | Kurt Lee Arendse | Min 29
KLA EXPRESS! The Bok winger hits a perfect line then puts on the footwork to leave Alessandro Fusco clutching at ghosts! RSA 21 – ITA 3#RSAvITA #Springboks pic.twitter.com/Ay2QpF5QEX
— FloRugby (@FloRugby) July 5, 2025Kurt-Lee Arendse Scores!South Africa 21, Italy 3
The Springboks are cruising at this point. Arendse breaks one off and adds another six points for SA.
Italy On The Board – 26’South Africa 14, Italy 3
Giacomo Da Re kicks and puts three on the board for the Azzuri.
Penalty | Giacomo Da Re | Min 27
Italy are on the board at Loftus Versfeld! Flyhalf Da Re dissects the posts perfectly! RSA 14 – ITA 3#RSAvITA
— FloRugby (@FloRugby) July 5, 2025Watch Morne van den Berg Try
TRY | Morne van den Berg | Min 22
UNDENIABLE POWER! The Bok scrum bulldozes the Italian pack with Jasper Wiese masterfully contolling the ball with his feet as the scrum races forward. Just as they cross the line, Morne van den Berg pounces for the try! RSA 14 – ITA 0#RSAvITA pic.twitter.com/MlYOYtV8sP
— FloRugby (@FloRugby) July 5, 2025Morne van den Berg Scores For SA! – 22’South Africa 14, Italy 0
The Boks forward pack uses the dominant scrum to score the second try of the day.
Handre Pollard makes the conversion.
Lorenzo Cannone Shown Yellow Card 🟨 – 22’South Africa 7, Italy 0
italy’s Lorenzo Cannone gets 10 minutes in the sin bin. Springboks will have the man-advantage.
Watch Jesse Kriel Try
TRY | Jesse Kriel | Min 10
The skipper sets the tone with a well-executed try. Starting with a well-weighted grubber from Damian De Allence, Kriel pounces.
Handre Pollard nails the touchline conversion, and the hosts are up and running! RSA 7 – ITA 0#RSAvITA pic.twitter.com/C68OajDb9b
— FloRugby (@FloRugby) July 5, 2025Springboks Score! – 10’South Africa 7, Italy 0
Jesse Kriel runs ahead to gather the chip and score the first points of the day.
TMO review was inconclusive but it very well could’ve been offside, still the score remains as it was originally called.
Handre Pollard makes the conversion.
Springboks Forward Pack Is Dominant – 5’South Africa 0, Italy 0
Through two scrums the Springboks have absolutely smashed their Italian opponents. Something to keep an eye on today. Play has maintained mostly in the middle of the field through five minutes.
Game Begins – 0’South Africa 0, Italy 0
The first of two tests between South Africa and Italy has begun.
Boks kick off to the Azzurri.
Let’s go.
Almost Time
Rugby just hits different on The High Veld! Here comes the Boks accompanied by the Impi Warriors! 🇿🇦
Catch the World Champions as they take on Italy live on FloRugby now! 🇺🇸#RSAvITA #springboks pic.twitter.com/Rl2XlOwkeO
— FloRugby (@FloRugby) July 5, 202520 Minutes Until Gametime
Coin toss done, 45 minutes to kick-off. Good luck to the #Springboks, @Federugby and the match officials 🤝#Springboks #ForeverGreenForeverGold #RSAvITA pic.twitter.com/XsZUq3Er67
— Springboks (@Springboks) July 5, 2025Springboks Vs. Italy: Last 5 Games11/19/2022: Italy 21, South Africa 6310/04/2019: South Africa 49, Italy 311/25/2017: Italy 6, South Africa 3511/19/2016: Italy 20, South Africa 1811/22/2014: Italy 6, South Africa 22Springboks Arrive At Loftus Versfeld
In the house 🏟️#Springboks #ForeverGreenForeverGold #RSAvITA pic.twitter.com/jWPLX9wuSY
— Springboks (@Springboks) July 5, 2025What Time Is South Africa Vs. Italy Kickoff
The match between South Africa Springboks and Italy kicks off at 11:00 a.m. ET on July 5.
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South Africa Springboks SquadOx NcheMalcolm MarxWilco LouwEben EtzebethLood de JagerMarco van StadenVincent TshitukaJasper WieseMorne van den BergHandre PollardKurt-Lee ArendseDamian de AllendeJesse KrielCheslin KolbeDamian Willemse
Substitutes: 16. Bongi Mbonambi, 17. Jan-Hendrik Wessels, 18. Vincent Koch, 19. RG Snyman, 20. Franco Mostert, 21. Kwagga Smith, 22. Faf de Klerk, 23. Willie Le Roux
Italy Rugby SquadDanilo FischettiTommaso Di BartolomeoSimone FerrariNiccolò CannoneAndrea ZamboninAlessandro IzekorManuel ZulianiLorenzo CannoneAlessandro FuscoGiacomo Da ReSimone GesiMarco ZanonTommaso MenoncelloLouis LynaghJacopo Trulla
Substitutes: 16. Pablo Dimcheff, 17. Mirco Spagnolo, 18. Muhamed Hasa, 19. Matteo Canali, 20. Ross Vintcent, 21. David Odiase, 22. Alessandro Garbisi, 23. Giulio Bertaccini
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