Lukhanyo Am was arguably the finest player on the planet when he was cut down with injury. Image: SA Rugby website
Springboks vs Italy: Kickoff time, load shedding info, open letter to Rassie
The Springboks face Italy today aiming to restore some pride after a run of poor results in Europe. Here’s all you need to know.
Lukhanyo Am was arguably the finest player on the planet when he was cut down with injury. Image: SA Rugby website
The Springboks face Italy today looking to restore a bit of pride after a poor European tour.
Coach Jacques Nienaber has made four changes and two positional switches to the team. Nienaber and his staff aren’t underestimating an Italy side and this is a must-win clash for the out of sorts Springboks.
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Springboks vs Italy: All you need to know
Kickoff in Genoa is set for 15:00 South African time. Load shedding stage 4 will be implemented in certain parts of the country, so you’ll need to check your schedules on the EskomSePush app!
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Springboks vs Italy key info
- Venue: Stadio Luigi Ferraris in Genoa
- Kickoff time: 15:00
- Referee: Matthew Carley (ENG)
- Assistant referees: Wayne Barnes (ENG) and Sam Grove-White (SCO)
- TMO: Eric Gauzins
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Meanwhile, in case you missed it, here’s my impassioned plea to Rassie Erasmus, begging the man to put his phone down for a bit. Springboks fans around the world love you Rassie.
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Meanwhile, the Springboks vs Italy test match will be available to view on SuperSport’s 201 Grandstand channel, as well as channel 211. South Africa boasts a near-perfect historical record against Italy with 14 wins and just ONE solitary defeat, which came back in 2016 under Allister Coetzee.
However, that counts for nothing today. This will undoubtedly be a massive test for South Africa in Italy’s sixth largest city.
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