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Watch Italy v South Africa today, as the Azzurri attempt to follow-up last weekend\u2019s famous win over the Wallabies on mild, potentially rainy afternoon at the Allianz Stadium in Turin.<\/p>\n

Italy have only beaten South Africa once in their history. That sole 20-18 victory came in 2016, and was part of a rare run of games in which the Springboks won just twice in 10 matches. The 2025 vintage are an entirely different beast, however, and the Azzurri will have to put in the performance of a lifetime to beat the double world champions.<\/p>\n

Not that Italy will be short of confidence after last week\u2019s famous victory over Australia. Head coach Gonzalo Quesada has unsurprisingly kept faith with most of the successful team from last Saturday, with just one change to the starting XV as Marco Riccioni replaces Simone Ferrari in the front row. He\u2019s also moved to a 6-2 split<\/a> on the bench.<\/p>\n

In a display of his team\u2019s strength in depth, South Africa boss Rassie Erasmus has completely revamped the team that triumphed against France last time out \u2013 only Damian Willemse, Kurt-Lee Arendse, Boan Venter and captain Siya Kolisi keep their places in the XV. Lood de Jager is suspended after last weekend\u2019s red card.<\/p>\n

The ever adventurous Erasmus has also taken a gamble on the bench, deciding not to name a hooker among his substitutes. Number 8 Marco van Staden will fill in if required.<\/p>\n

This in-depth guide tells you everything you need to know to watch every minute of this Turin encounter, including details of how fans in Italy can watch Italy v Springboks live streams for free. We also explain how you can use a VPN to watch your usual streaming service if you\u2019re travelling overseas. Scroll down to the end of the article for line-ups and officials.<\/p>\n

Italy v South Africa: Key details<\/b><\/p>\n

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\u2013 Date: <\/strong>Saturday 15 November 2025<\/p>\n

\u2013 Kick-off time:<\/strong> 12.40pm GMT \/ 1.40pm CET (local) \/ 2.40pm SAST<\/p>\n

\u2013 FREE STREAM: Rai Play<\/a> (Italy)<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2013 More streams<\/strong>: <\/b>Discovery+<\/a> (UK & Ireland) \/<\/strong><\/b> SuperSport<\/a> (South Africa) \/ Peacock<\/a> (US)<\/p>\n

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How to watch Italy v South Africa for free<\/p>\n

In Italy this weekend? Then you can watch an Italy v South Africa live stream for FREE through state broadcaster RAI. The match is available on both the Rai Play<\/a><\/strong> streaming service and the Rai Sport broadcast channel.<\/p>\n

How to watch Italy v Springboks in South Africa<\/p>\n

SuperSport<\/a> is showing the latest match of the Springboks\u2019 European adventure in South Africa, with the match getting underway at 2.40pm SAST this afternoon. SuperSport is available via DStv or streaming.<\/p>\n

How can I watch Italy v South Africa if I\u2019m away from home?<\/b><\/p>\n

Even if you\u2019re travelling overseas this weekend, you don\u2019t need to worry about missing out on your usual Italy v South Africa live stream. By adding a VPN (or Virtual Private Network) to your travel bag, you can avoid the geo-blocking restrictions that might otherwise get in the way your weekend rugby viewing.<\/p>\n

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Where can I watch Italy v South Africa in the UK?<\/b><\/p>\n

As is the case with all of this year\u2019s Autumn Internationals, you can watch an Italy South Africa live stream on Discovery+ and TNT Sports in the UK. Coverage on TNT Sports 3 starts at 12.00pm GMT, with the match getting underway at 12.40pm.<\/p>\n

A UK subscription to Discovery+ Premium<\/strong><\/a> (which is also home to Gallagher PREM rugby<\/a>, Champions League football and a selection of Premier League matches) will cost you \u00a330.99 per month in the UK. Alternatively, TNT Sports<\/a><\/strong> can be added to your Sky, BT, EE or Virgin Media<\/a> TV package \u2013 costs vary by platform, so check with your provider.<\/p>\n

Away from home today? You can still watch the first of the weekend\u2019s Autumn Nations Series matches with the help of a VPN. Read on to find out more.<\/p>\n

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