Italy make five changes for second test against Springboks
GQEBERHA, SOUTH AFRICA, JUL 10 – Italy makes five lineup changes including Ross Vintcent at number eight and Mirko Belloni's first Test start to strengthen the team after their first Test loss, coach says.
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Rugby: Quesada makes 5 changes for 2nd SA test
Gonzalo Quesada has made five changes to the starting 15 for Saturday's second test match against South Africa in Port Elizabeth after the Azzurri went down 42-24 to the world champion Springboks in the first test in Pretoria last Saturday. (ANSA)

Italy make five changes for second test against Springboks
Fullback Mirko Belloni will make a first start for Italy as one of five changes to their side for the second test against South Africa in Gqeberha on Saturday, but number eight Lorenzo Cannone has been ruled out with a back injury.The inexperienced Italy side lost the first test in Pretoria 42-24, but put in
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A pair of forwards Grant Williams and Manie Libbok show him that the Springboks want to play running rugby in Saturday's second test in Gqeberha, says Italy coach Gonzalo Quesada.
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