Overview
- Kickoff is at 13:40 CET at Allianz Stadium in Turin, with coverage on Rai Sport and Sky and streaming on RaiPlay and NOW.
- Quesada sticks with continuity, making a single change as Marco Riccioni starts at tighthead prop with Simone Ferrari moving to the bench.
- South Africa overhauls its lineup with 11 changes from the France match, starting Handré Pollard at fly-half and retaining captain Siya Kolisi alongside new starters including Zachary Porthen and Johan Grobbelaar.
- Italy arrives from a 26-19 win over Australia in Udine that many see as confirmation of genuine progress under the new coach.
- The Springboks lead the head-to-head 17–1 since 1995, with Italy’s only win in 2016, highlighting the challenge facing the hosts.