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Springboks vs Italy kick-off in Turin set for 13:40 SA time on Saturday

Ireland's Eoghan Cross will referee the Test on 7 November, the first of three November games before the Nations Championship Finals Weekend in London.

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South African fans can settle in for an early-afternoon Test this weekend: the Springboks' clash with Italy in Turin starts at 13:40 SA time on Saturday 7 November, which is 12:40 local time.

Eoghan Cross of Ireland will take charge of the match.

The Boks travel to Italy after what The South African described as a shock defeat to Australia in their last outing. That loss has not cost them top spot in the Nations Championship's Southern Hemisphere standings, though. They lead on points difference, level with New Zealand on 15 points.

Rassie Erasmus is not treating the hosts lightly. "Italy may be ranked 11th in the world at this stage, but they are a quality team who have tested us to the limit," he said, adding: "They will be playing at home in front of a passionate crowd."

What comes after Turin

Italy is the first of three Tests for South Africa this month. They face France on Friday 13 November and Ireland on Saturday 21 November, before the Finals Weekend in London from 27 to 29 November.

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