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South Africa’s Resilience Shines as Red Card Absorbed in Win over Italy in Turin
South Africa won with strong defense and two late tries despite a red card and Italy missing eight points in goal kicks, securing their second consecutive win playing with fewer players.
- On Saturday, South Africa beat Italy 32-14 in Turin despite Franco Mostert receiving a permanent red card in the 12th minute.
- Rassie Erasmus reshuffled his side with 11 changes ahead of the Turin match, testing South Africa's depth as several players earned their first tour game.
- The Boks bench produced decisive moments when replacements scored late, with Grant Williams countering and Ethan Hooker finishing a Libbok kick-pass as three tries in the final 21 minutes secured the win.
- The win boosts selection options with two matches left on the tour, as Handre Pollard's accurate kicking reinforces confidence in key roles for South Africa.
- Italy's hopes were undermined by missed kicks and discipline issues as Paolo Garbisi's red-card foul and three missed goalkicks cost Italy eight points at Juventus Stadium.
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Depleted Boks overcome red card to sink Italy
South Africa have absorbed a red card for a second straight rugby union test as they prevailed again...
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