2025 South Africa vs Italy - Men's

South Africa Springboks Vs. Italy Squads, Kickoff Time

South Africa Springboks Vs. Italy Squads, Kickoff Time

The South Africa Springboks face Italy on July 5 with a veteran-packed lineup. See full squads, kickoff time, key players - and watch live on FloRugby.

Jul 4, 2025 by R. R. Ellis
null

The South Africa Springboks have installed plenty of experience for their first of two tests against Italy

Rassie Erasmus stocked up on veterans for the first bout, including Ox Nche, Eben Etzebeth, Handre Pollard and Jesse Kriel all starting. 

Erasmus also has Vincent Koch, RG Snyman, Franco Mostert, Faf de Klerk and Willie Le Roux on the bench. 

Italy will bring a younger squad to the first, but nonetheless a talented one. 

Danilo Fischetti, Tommasso Di Bartolomeo, Giacomo Da Re and Tommaso Menoncello all will be starting for the Azzurri. 

Keep an eye on Jacopo Trulla, who scored three tries against Namibia a week ago. 

Here's what to know as the South Africa Springboks take on Italy, including lineups, kickoff time and how to watch:

South Africa Springboks Vs. Italy Kickoff Time

The match between South Africa Springboks and Italy kicks off at 11 a.m. ET on July 5. 

How To Watch South Africa Springboks Vs. Italy

In the USA, FloRugby will broadcast some of the best international rugby fixtures of 2025.

South Africa, England, New Zealand and France will play matches on FloRugby and the FloSports app.

South Africa Springboks Squad

  1. Ox Nche
  2. Malcolm Marx
  3. Wilco Louw
  4. Eben Etzebeth
  5. Lood de Jager
  6. Marco van Staden
  7. Vincent Tshituka
  8. Jasper Wiese
  9. Morne van den Berg
  10. Handre Pollard
  11. Kurt-Lee Arendse
  12. Damian de Allende
  13. Jesse Kriel
  14. Cheslin Kolbe
  15. Damian 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 Squad

  1. Danilo Fischetti
  2. Tommaso Di Bartolomeo
  3. Simone Ferrari
  4. Niccolò Cannone
  5. Andrea Zambonin
  6. Alessandro Izekor
  7. Manuel Zuliani
  8. Lorenzo Cannone
  9. Alessandro Fusco
  10. Giacomo Da Re
  11. Simone Gesi
  12. Marco Zanon
  13. Tommaso Menoncello
  14. Louis Lynagh
  15. Jacopo 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

South Africa Springboks 2025 Fixtures

June 28

July 5

July 12

July 19

Aug. 16

Aug. 23

Sept. 6

Sept. 13

Sept. 27

Oct. 4

Nov. 8

  • 3:10 p.m. ET: France vs. South Africa

Nov. 15

  • 7:40 a.m. ET: Italy vs. South Africa

Nov. 22

  • 12:40 p.m. ET: Ireland vs. South Africa

Nov. 29

  • 10:10 a.m. ET: Wales vs. South Africa

Italy Rugby Fixtures 2025

July 5

July 12

Nov. 8

  • 12:40 p.m. ET: Italy vs. Australia

Nov. 15

  • 7:40 a.m. ET: Italy vs. South Africa

Nov. 22

  • 3:10 p.m. ET: Italy vs. Samoa 

Where To Watch Summer Rugby Internationals

In the USA, FloRugby will broadcast some of the best international rugby fixtures of 2025.

South Africa, England, New Zealand and France will play matches on FloRugby and the FloSports app.

International Rugby Fixtures 2025 On FloRugby

June 28

July 4

July 5

July 12

July 18

July 19

Aug. 16

Aug. 23

Sept. 5

Sept. 6

Sept. 13

Sept. 27

Oct. 4

Nov. 8

Nov. 15

Nov. 22

How To Watch International Rugby In USA

FloRugby broadcasts dozens of international rugby matches throughout the year, including the summer rugby internationals from June to November. 

How To Watch The Rugby Championship 2025

In the United States, rugby fans can watch 2025 The Rugby Championship on FloRugby and the FloSports App. 

How To Watch Rugby Matches In The United States On FloRugby

The URC will stream all its matches on FloRugby and the FloSports app in the United States. FloRugby and FloSports also are the U.S. home to: 

FloRugby also is home to match archives and match replays. 

Join The Rugby Conversation On FloRugby Social