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Springboks Secure 42-24 Win Over Italy at Loftus
The Springboks secured a 42-24 victory over Italy in their opening summer test at Loftus Versfeld, with a dominant first half establishing a 28-3 lead through four tries, including two from scrum-half Morne van den Berg who was named player of the match. Despite South Africa's strong start, Italy mounted a spirited second-half comeback, scoring three tries and challenging the Springboks at the breakdown and line-out, exposing some defensive lapses. Key Springbok contributors included Jesse Kriel, Kurt-Lee Arendse, Vincent Koch, and Marco van Staden, whose late try sealed the win. South Africa's coach Rassie Erasmus fielded a blend of experienced and new players, with van den Berg's tactical kicking and quick delivery standing out. Post-match reflections highlighted concerns over sloppy play and breakdown struggles, with captain Jesse Kriel and scrumhalf Faf de Klerk emphasizing areas for improvement ahead of the second test. Italy's captain Niccolò Cannone acknowledged the need to refine details but expressed pride in his team's improved second-half performance.


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