Springboks dare not underestimate struggling Italy, warns Erasmus

Source: The Namibian · 2026-11-02T18:20:27.000Z · Sports

Italy may be pointless after three matches in the Nations Championship, but South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus is wary of the Azzurri ahead of a clash in Turin on Saturday. Having secured bonus-point home wins over England, Scotland and Wales in July, the world champion Springboks face away tests against Italy, France and Ireland on consecutive weekends. Depending where they finish in the southern hemisphere table, South Africa will complete a four-match tour of Europe with a play-off during the November 27-29 finals weekend in London. The record four-time Rugby World Cup title-holders lead arch rivals New Zealand on points

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