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Former Springbok Women captain, Lusanda Dumke, has died age 29 after a battle with a rare gastric cancer.
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 both teams are in the same form for their last 5 games.
Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 1 places in the rankings with Italy Women in position 9 and Springbok Women in position 10, underlining just how tight this match could be.
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.
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Beatrice Capomaggi has kicked a conversion.
Alyssa D'Inca scores an interception try.
A penetrating move by South Africa results in a try for Byrhandre Dolf.
The touch judges raise their flags as Beatrice Capomaggi kicks the conversion.
Nothing was going to stop Vittoria Vecchini from scoring as they record the try for Italy.
Aseza Hele (South Africa) is shown the red card
Libbie Janse van Rensburg makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.
Beatrice Capomaggi has kicked a penalty goal.
The touch judges raise their flags as Libbie Janse van Rensburg kicks the penalty goal.
A wonderful passing move by Italy is finished off by Alissa Ranuccini
Veroeshka Grain (South Africa) is shown a yellow card
Beatrice Capomaggi converts the try.
A series of passes by Italy results in a try for Aura Muzzo
Libbie Janse van Rensburg has kicked a conversion.
Babalwa Latsha scores the try from close range.
Beatrice Capomaggi has kicked a conversion.
A stunning solo try from Vittoria Ostuni Minuzzi