Springbok assistant coach Tony Brown stressed on Monday that the Boks would not underestimate Italy as the two teams prepare to square off in Turin on Saturday.
Springbok centre André Esterhuizen says Italy remains an unpredictable side and that facing them is never straightforward.
Australia head coach Joe Schmidt has asked for patience and for fans to trust the process after they fell to a surprise 19-26 loss to Italy in Udine on Saturday.
The Stormers continued their undefeated run in the 2025/2026 United Rugby Championship with a commanding 31-13 win over Zebre Parma in Parma, Italy, on Saturday.
Several of the world's biggest rugby unions have banded together to pour cold water on the formation of the proposed R360 league.
Springbok Women head coach Swys de Bruin believes the ability to handle pressure was key to his team securing a historic win against Italy in their second 2025 World Cup clash in York, England.