Springboks Scrape Past Spirited Italy with Six Tries at Loftus Versfeld

South Africa overcame a spirited Italian side with a 42-24 victory at Loftus Versfeld, despite struggling at the breakdown. Scrumhalf Morne van den Berg shone, scoring twice, with additional tries from Jesse Kriel, Kurt-Lee Arendse, Vincent Koch, and Marco van Staden. Italy rallied in the second half, showing resilience and skill.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 05-07-2025 23:10 IST | Created: 05-07-2025 23:10 IST
Springboks Scrape Past Spirited Italy with Six Tries at Loftus Versfeld
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South Africa's rugby team, the Springboks, emerged victorious in a challenging match against an inexperienced Italy squad with a score of 42-24 at Loftus Versfeld.

Despite a powerful first half, where the Springboks dominated with four tries, Italy mounted a resilient fightback in the second half.

Scrumhalf Morne van den Berg's standout performance, with two tries, kept the Springboks ahead, while Italy showed commendable improvement, scoring three tries after halftime.

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