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Feinberg-Mngomezulu at flyhalf for Springboks vs Italy in Turin

Siya Kolisi captains the side in Turin, where Salmaan Moerat was due to play his first Test of the season after recovering from injuries.

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

By RuckBee Newsroom1 min read
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Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu got the nod at flyhalf for the Springboks against Italy, with Siya Kolisi captaining the side.

The Test in Turin comes without the injured Eben Etzebeth and Cheslin Kolbe, but Rassie Erasmus still picked an experienced matchday 23. Salmaan Moerat was due to play his first Test of the season after recovering from injuries.

South Africa have a strong record against Italy. The Italians have beaten the Springboks only once, 20-18 in Florence in 2016. The sides' only previous meeting in Turin was last year, when the Springboks won 32-14.

They beat New Zealand 3-1 in the series earlier this year, but lost narrowly to Australia in Perth.

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