Italy unsettled the Springboks in July when they toured South Africa and while the home side won their first test 42-24, Italy had the ascendancy in the breakdown battle. Both teams are much changed from then, but Italy’s excellent 26-19 win over Australia last weekend shows they are still a force to be reckoned with when the ball is on the ground.

South Africa have put in the hard work to counter the threats posed by Italy ahead of their Test match in Turin on Saturday, with the breakdown a key focus area for the world champions, according to captain Siya Kolisi.

Italy has secured a second consecutive win against Australia, defeating them 26-19 on Saturday. Two players with strong Australia connections, Louis Lynagh and Monty Ioane, scored Italy's tries.

Watch the highlights and read the match report from the Bluenergy Stadium, Udine, as Australia set out to avenge their 2022 defeat to the Azzurri in Florence.

Rassie Erasmus names a heavily changed Springboks squad for Italy clash, with fresh starters, returning stars, and a mix of youth and experience.

Wallabies captain Harry Wilson says he is "hurting" after Australia's 26-19 loss to Italy, while coach Joe Schmidt is lamenting his side's "flat performance".

The Wallabies will get the chance for revenge against Italy next July, with the men in blue to be confirmed as one of three opponents to play in Australia as part of the inaugural Nations Championship.

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus on Thursday named a new-look starting team for the Outgoing Tour Test against Italy at Juventus Stadium in Turin on Saturday. The side will again be led by Siya Kolisi, with the Bok coach making 11 changes to his run-on side and one on the bench from last week’s 32-17 victory against France.

South Africa have made 11 changes to their starting team and selected Andre Esterhuizen as a replacement loose forward for the Autumn International series clash with Italy in Turin on Saturday.

Springbok attack coach Tony Brown said Italy are as dangerous as unpredictable Argentina and dismissed the notion that they aren’t a physical team ahead of their end-of-year-tour clash in Turin on Saturday.