Overview
- The Test is set for Saturday at Turin’s Allianz Stadium, home of Juventus.
- Springbok players flag the aerial contest, set piece and breakdown as key battlegrounds against Italy’s physical pack and contesting wings.
- Italy enter on momentum after beating Australia 26-19 in Udine, with South Africa coming off a 32-17 win over France in Paris.
- Coach Rassie Erasmus is weighing a youthful midfield of Ethan Hooker at 12 and Canan Moodie at 13, with the official team to be announced on Thursday.
- Squad members highlight collective preparation, versatility and buy‑in as central to recent improvements, with winger Edwill van der Merwe in hot try‑scoring form.