Italy Faces South Africa in Key Autumn Nations Series Clash

Turin, Italy – The Italian rugby team, known as the Azzurri, is set to host South Africa in a crucial match on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at the Allianz Stadium. This game follows Italy’s remarkable victory against Australia last weekend and marks only the second time the Azzurri will attempt to defeat the two-time world champions.

The Azzurri secured their only win against the Springboks in 2016, a narrow 20-18 victory during a challenging period for South African rugby. Coach Gonzalo Quesada has maintained most of his successful lineup, making only one change with Marco Riccioni replacing Simone Ferrari in the front row. Italy seeks confidence from their recent performance and hopes to capitalize on South Africa’s vulnerabilities.

In contrast, South Africa, led by coach Rassie Erasmus, is coming off a tough victory against France. Erasmus has made several changes to his team, focusing on depth and versatility, as captain Siya Kolisi and a few others will reprise their roles, while Lood de Jager is absent due to suspension.

This match is critical for both teams. The Azzurri aim to prove their resilience and skill against a formidable opponent, while the Springboks strive to uphold their dominant record against Italy.

Fans can watch the match live through various broadcasts. In Italy, it will be available for free on RAI. Meanwhile, South African fans can catch the action on SuperSport. For those traveling outside their home regions, utilizing a VPN can help viewers access their preferred streaming services.

The match kicks off at 12:40 PM GMT / 1:40 PM CET / 2:40 PM SAST, promising an exciting encounter between these two competitive teams.