South Africa Women

19 - 23

Full Time

Italy Women

Italy Women vs South Africa Women

Events

Commentary

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Live Updates

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

80'

South Africa decide to make a substitution, with Babalwa Latsha getting some game time.

72'

South Africa decide to make a substitution, with Nombuyekezo Mdliki being replaced.

72'

Penalty Goal

Beatrice Rigoni has kicked a penalty goal.

71'

South Africa sub Byrhandre Dolf comes onto the field.

64'

Eloise Webb departs for South Africa.

64'

Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as Beatrice Rigoni kicks the penalty goal.

63'

Yellow Card

Unam Tose (South Africa) is shown a yellow card

62'

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

61'

Italy sub Laura Gurioli comes onto the field.

60'

Vittoria Vecchini departs for Italy.

60'

Beatrice Capomaggi comes on for Italy.

57'

Sofia Stefan leaves the field.

57'

What a run here by Vittoria Ostuni Minuzzi as they get over the gainline!

53'

What a run here by Nomawethu Mabenge as they get over the gainline!

53'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Nadine Roos kicks the conversion.

52'

Try

A penetrating move by South Africa results in a try for Ayanda Malinga.

51'

Chumisa Qawe sets up the try.

51'

What a run here by Catha Jacobs as they get over the gainline!

50'

Italy decide to make a substitution, with Gaia Maris getting some game time.

49'

Italy decide to make a substitution, with Sara Seye being replaced.

49'

Italy decide to make a substitution, with Alessandra Frangipani getting some game time.

49'

Italy decide to make a substitution, with Giordana Duca being replaced.

49'

Nadine Roos will not be happy with that conversion attempt, as they had the direction but not the power.

48'

Try

The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Aseza Hele dots the ball down from close range.

47'

South Africa decide to make a substitution, with Danelle Lochner getting some game time.

45'

South Africa decide to make a substitution, with Vainah Ubisi being replaced.

45'

South Africa decide to make a substitution, with Micke Gunter getting some game time.

45'

South Africa decide to make a substitution, with Lindelwa Gwala being replaced.

45'

South Africa decide to make a substitution, with Nombuyekezo Mdliki getting some game time.

45'

South Africa decide to make a substitution, with Babalwa Latsha being replaced.

45'

South Africa make a substitution with Unam Tose coming on.

45'

South Africa make a substitution with Tayla Kinsey coming off.

45'

South Africa make a substitution with Sinazo Mcatshulwa coming on.

44'

South Africa make a substitution with Nolusindiso Booi coming off.

44'

South Africa make a substitution with Sanelisiwe Charlie coming on.

44'

South Africa make a substitution with Yonela Ngxingolo coming off.

44'

Italy make a substitution with Sara Mannini coming on.

40'

Italy make a substitution with Michela Sillari coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Conversion

Michela Sillari adds the two points for Italy.

40'

Try

What an effort there by Silvia Turani as they score the try.

39'

South Africa sub Aseza Hele comes onto the field.

37'

Lusanda Dumke departs for South Africa.

37'

The ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, Michela Sillari will have to re-adjust the radar.

37'

Try

Incisive passing by Italy is finished off by Michela Sillari, as they goes over for the try.

36'

Fabulous play by Italy has led to Michela Sillari being able to wriggle through a gap.

36'

That's a great try assist by Valeria Fedrighi.

36'

Fabulous play by Italy has led to Aura Muzzo being able to wriggle through a gap.

35'

Emma Stevanin comes on.

30'

Veronica Madia comes off.

30'

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

22'

Michela Sillari curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

15'

Try

Silvia Turani scores the try from close range.

14'

Spellbinding play by Sofia Stefan is finished off with a try.

14'

Yellow Card

Chumisa Qawe (South Africa) is shown a yellow card

13'

Conversion

Nadine Roos converts the try.

11'

Try

Babalwa Latsha scores the try from close range.

10'

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 South Africa Women v Italy Women 
  
 Round 3 
  
 Sat 12th October 2024, 07:00am CDT 
  
 Athlone Stadium 
  
 Precious Pazani

Points Flow Chart

Italy Women win +4

Time in lead

Mins in lead

46%

% Of Game In Lead

43%

92%

Possession Last 10 min

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Rigoni

71'

19 - 23

Rigoni

63'

19 - 20

Tose

19 - 17

62'

Roos

19 - 17

52'

Malinga

17 - 17

51'

Hele

12 - 17

47'

Half Time

Sillari

40'

7 - 17

Turani

39'

7 - 15

Sillari

36'

7 - 10

Turani

14'

7 - 5

Qawe

7 - 0

13'

Roos

7 - 0

11'

Latsha

5 - 0

10'

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.1

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.5

Entries

Attack Profile

South Africa Women

Italy Women

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Defence Profile

South Africa Women

Italy Women

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

55%

64%

3-6 secs

39%

18%

6+ secs

10%

101

Rucks Won

Springbok Women vs Italy Women Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Springbok Women face off against Italy Women in WXV 2 Round 3 on Sat 12th October 2024 at Athlone Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 13:00. In South Africa it’s at 14:00 SAST, 01:00 NZST in New Zealand, 23:00 AEST in Australia and 05:00 EST in the US.

Springbok Women won the last encounter but both teams are in the same form for their last 5 games.

World Rankings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 2 places in the rankings with Italy Women in position 8 and Springbok Women in position 10, underlining just how tight this match could be.

Springbok Women vs Italy Women Squads

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