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2025 South Africa vs Italy - Men's

Springboks Claim Victory Over Italy 42-24 In First Summer Test

Springboks Claim Victory Over Italy 42-24 In First Summer Test

South Africa Springboks notched their first victory of the 2025 summer campaign as they defeated Italy, 42-24. Recap scores, updates, and highlights.

Jul 5, 2025 by R. R. Ellis
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The South Africa Springboks secured a 42-24 victory over Italy Rugby in the first of two summer tests against the Azzurri. 

The Boks dominated the first half at Loftus Versfeld, scoring four tries and leading 28-3 at halftime, with Morne van den Berg tallying two of the tries. 

However, Italy came out strong in the second half, scoring four tries of their own, including efforts from Pablo Dimcheff and Niccolò Cannone, narrowing the gap to 35-24. 

Marco van Staden sealed the win for South Africa with a late try, extending the lead to 42-24.

Recap updates, scores and highlights from the Springboks vs. Italy match below, or subscribe to watch the game replay.

Springboks Defeat Italy Rugby

Final: South Africa 42, Italy 24

Certainly not the Boks best performance in the second half, but the Boks did enough in the first half to keep their lead. 

SA scored four tries in the first half and Handre Pollard made every conversion, to put up 28 points by hafltime. 

However, Italy came out with a different mindset in the last 40 minutes, scoring four tries of their own, pulling with 11 points of the Boks at one point. 

Marco van Staden scored to finally put the nail in the coffin as the Springboks win 42-24 at Loftus Versfeld. 

Alessandro Izekor Shown Yellow Card 🟨 - 73'

South Africa 42, Italy 24

The Springboks will get their second man-advantage of the game as Italy's Izekor heads to the sin bin. 

Springboks Pad Their Lead - 74'

South Africa 42, Italy 24

The Boks will be breathing easier as Marco van Staden scores to push South Africa past 40 points for the day. 

Handre Pollard makes the conversion, he's been perfect today. 

Niccolo Cannone Try

Italy Powering Back! - 67'

South Africa 35, Italy 24

Niccolo Cannnone pushes through the Springboks and goes untacked, so he's able to continue his movement past the try line. 

Giacomo Da Re makes the conversion. 

Pablo Dimcheff Try

Italy Hammers Way To Try - 63'

South Africa 35, Italy 17

Unbelievable effort by the italians, who score their second try of the second half. The Azzurri painstakingly drove the Springboks back. 

Italy has looked vastly better in the second half. Pablo Dimcheff gets the score. 

Giacomo Da Re makes the conversion. 

Cheslin Kolbe Prevents Italy Try - 60'

South Africa 35, Italy 10

Cheslin Kolbe hustles to make an incredible tackle in what was going to be a surefire try from Italy. 

Play will restart fro the Springbok 22m line. 

Vincent Koch Try

Vincent Koch Scores! - 57'

South Africa 35, Italy 10

Vincent Koch scores the first try of the second half for the Springboks. 

Handre Pollard makes the conversion. 

Springboks Replacements Come On - 46'

South Africa 28, Italy 10

  • Vincent Koch on, Wilco Louw off
  • Bongi Mbonambi on, Malcolm Marx off
  • Franco Mostert on, Lood de Jager off
  • RG Snyman on, Eben Etzebeth off
  • Jan-Hendrik Wessels on, Ox Nche off

Manuel Zuliani Try

Italy Scores! - 46'

South Africa 28, Italy 10

The Azzurri score their first try of the day, the effort comes from Manuel Zuliani who pushes past the try line. 

Giacomo Da Re makes the conversion. 

Quite a shift after Vincent Tshituka's try was called back. 

Vincent Tshituka Try Called Off- 42'

South Africa 28, Italy 3

Obstruction called on Ox Nche, who kept an Italian player from tacking Damian Willemse on a linebreak. 

Vincent Tshituka had scored the try, it would've been his first official try as a Springbok. He scored two last week in his unofficial debut against the Barbarians. 

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 Stats

South Africa 28, Italy 3

Tries:

  • South Africa: 4
  • Italy: 0

Conversions: 

  • South Africa: 4
  • Italy: 0

Possession:

  • South Africa: 71%
  • Italy: 29%

Territory:

  • South Africa: 62%
  • Italy: 38%

Tackles:

  • South Africa: 40
  • Italy: 124

Turnovers Won:

  • South Africa: 0
  • Italy: 3

Turnovers Lost:

  • South Africa: 5
  • Italy: 7

Morne van den Berg Second Try

Halftime At Loftus Versfeld

South 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. 

Kurt-Lee Arendse Try

Kurt-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. 

Morne van den Berg Try

Morne 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. 

Jesse Kriel Try

Springboks 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

20 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, 2025

Springboks Vs. Italy: Last 5 Games

  • 11/19/2022: Italy 21, South Africa 63
  • 10/04/2019: South Africa 49, Italy 3
  • 11/25/2017: Italy 6, South Africa 35
  • 11/19/2016: Italy 20, South Africa 18
  • 11/22/2014: Italy 6, South Africa 22

Springboks Arrive At Loftus Versfeld

In the house 🏟️#Springboks #ForeverGreenForeverGold #RSAvITA pic.twitter.com/jWPLX9wuSY

— Springboks (@Springboks) July 5, 2025

What 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 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

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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

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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 

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World Rugby Rankings 2025 - June 30, 2025

  1. South Africa - 92.78
  2. New Zealand - 90.36
  3. Ireland - 89.83
  4. France - 89.51
  5. Argentina - 84.97
  6. England - 84.73
  7. Scotland - 82.36
  8. Australia - 81.52
  9. Fiji - 80.07
  10. Italy - 77.77
  11. Georgia - 74.69
  12. Wales - 73.39
  13. Japan - 72.95
  14. Samoa - 72.68
  15. USA - 70.02
  16. Spain - 67.34
  17. Uruguay - 67.06
  18. Portugal - 64.44
  19. Tonga - 65.46
  20. Romania - 64.61

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Springboks Game Today Live

The South Africa Springboks take on Italy on Saturday, July 5 at 11:00 a.m. ET. 

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