Italy Women

36 - 18

Full Time

South Africa Women

Italy Women vs South Africa Women

Events

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It's all over! The referee has blown their whistle to end the game.

81'

This is dangerous for the defence as Laura Gurioli bursts through to advance the Italy attack.

76'

This is dangerous for the defence as Beatrice Rigoni bursts through to advance the Italy attack.

75'

Conversion

Beatrice Capomaggi has kicked a conversion.

74'

Try

Alyssa D'Inca scores an interception try.

73'

A gap opened in the defence and Alyssa D'Inca took full advantage.

73'

Italy make a substitution with Sofia Catellani coming on.

65'

Italy make a substitution with Giulia Cavina coming off.

65'

Babalwa Latsha departs for South Africa.

64'

Italy sub Elena Erricchiello comes onto the field.

64'

Isabella Locatelli departs for Italy.

64'

Italy sub Laura Gurioli comes onto the field.

64'

Vittoria Vecchini departs for Italy.

64'

The defensive line has been broken as Alyssa D'Inca goes through the gap.

63'

The defensive line has been broken as Shaunique Hess goes through the gap.

59'

Babalwa Latsha comes on for South Africa.

58'

Luchell Hanekom leaves the field.

58'

Emma Stevanin comes on for Italy.

58'

Aura Muzzo leaves the field.

58'

Gaia Maris comes on for Italy.

58'

Silvia Turani leaves the field.

58'

Libbie Janse van Rensburg has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

58'

Try

A penetrating move by South Africa results in a try for Byrhandre Dolf.

57'

Veroeshka Grain played a key part in that try.

57'

What a run here by Chuma Qawe as they get over the gainline!

54'

Sinazo Mcatshulwa comes on.

52'

Nolusindiso Booi comes off.

52'

Asithandile Ntoyanto comes on.

52'

Sanelisiwe Charlie comes off.

52'

Yonela Ngxingolo comes on.

52'

Babalwa Latsha comes off.

52'

Lucia Gai comes on.

52'

Alessia Pilani comes off.

52'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Beatrice Capomaggi kicks the conversion.

51'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Vittoria Vecchini from scoring as they record the try for Italy.

50'

Nicole Mastrangelo sets up the try.

50'

Red Card

Aseza Hele (South Africa) is shown the red card

49'

Penalty Goal

Libbie Janse van Rensburg makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

47'

South Africa make a substitution with Chuma Qawe coming on.

40'

South Africa make a substitution with Unathi Mali coming off.

40'

South Africa make a substitution with Vainah Ubisi coming on.

40'

South Africa make a substitution with Danelle Lochner coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.

40'

Fabulous play by Italy has led to Veronica Madia being able to wriggle through a gap.

39'

South Africa sub Unathi Mali comes onto the field.

37'

Chuma Qawe departs for South Africa.

37'

Fabulous play by Italy has led to Vittoria Vecchini being able to wriggle through a gap.

36'

Penalty Goal

Beatrice Capomaggi has kicked a penalty goal.

35'

Nicole Mastrangelo comes on for Italy.

33'

Francesca Granzotto leaves the field.

33'

Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as Libbie Janse van Rensburg kicks the penalty goal.

27'

Luchell Hanekom comes on.

27'

Micke Gunter comes off.

27'

South Africa decide to make a substitution, with Unam Tose getting some game time.

24'

South Africa decide to make a substitution, with Tayla Kinsey being replaced.

24'

Beatrice Capomaggi curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

24'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Italy is finished off by Alissa Ranuccini

23'

That's a great try assist by Silvia Turani.

23'

This is dangerous for the defence as Beatrice Rigoni bursts through to advance the Italy attack.

23'

This is dangerous for the defence as Byrhandre Dolf bursts through to advance the South Africa attack.

18'

Yellow Card

Veroeshka Grain (South Africa) is shown a yellow card

16'

Italy sub Alessandra Frangipani comes onto the field.

13'

Sara Tounesi departs for Italy.

13'

Conversion

Beatrice Capomaggi converts the try.

12'

Try

A series of passes by Italy results in a try for Aura Muzzo

11'

A gap opened in the defence and Aura Muzzo took full advantage.

11'

Beatrice Rigoni played a key part in that try.

11'

A gap opened in the defence and Vittoria Vecchini took full advantage.

11'

Conversion

Libbie Janse van Rensburg has kicked a conversion.

Try

Babalwa Latsha scores the try from close range.

Tayla Kinsey played a key part in that try.

Conversion

Beatrice Capomaggi has kicked a conversion.

Try

A stunning solo try from Vittoria Ostuni Minuzzi

Aura Muzzo sets up the try.

The defensive line has been broken as Aura Muzzo goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Italy Women v South Africa Women 
  
 Round 2 
  
 Fri 20th October 2023, 07:30am PDT 
  
 Athlone Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Italy Women win +18

Time in lead

Mins in lead

95%

% Of Game In Lead

51%

Possession Last 10 min

49%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Capomaggi

36 - 18

74'

D'Inca

34 - 18

73'

Dolf

57'

29 - 18

Capomaggi

29 - 13

51'

Vecchini

27 - 13

50'

Hele

49'

22 - 13

Janse van Rensburg

47'

22 - 13

Half Time

Capomaggi

22 - 10

35'

Janse van Rensburg

27'

19 - 10

Ranuccini

19 - 7

23'

Grain

16'

14 - 7

Capomaggi

14 - 7

12'

Muzzo

12 - 7

11'

Janse van Rensburg

7 - 7

Latsha

7 - 5

Capomaggi

7 - 0

Ostuni Minuzzi

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.3

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.5

Entries

Attack Profile

Italy Women

South Africa Women

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Defence Profile

Italy Women

South Africa Women

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

41%

25%

3-6 secs

47%

58%

6+ secs

13%

Rucks Won

110

Italy Women vs Springbok Women Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Italy Women face off against Springbok Women in WXV 2 Round 2 on Fri 20th October 2023 at Athlone Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 15:30. In South Africa it’s at 16:30 SAST, 03:30 NZST in New Zealand, 01:30 AEST in Australia and 07:30 EST in the US.

Springbok Women won the last encounter but Springbok Women are in the best form of their last 5 games.

World Rankings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 4 places in the rankings with Italy Women in position 6 and Springbok Women in position 10, underlining just how tight this match could be.

Italy Women vs Springbok Women Squads

The official squads for Italy Women vs Springbok Women will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.