South-Africa: LIVE SCORING: Springbok Women v Italy

History beckons for the Springbok Women on Sunday, knowing that victory against Italy will secure a top two finish and a guaranteed place in the quarter-finals of the Women’s Rugby World Cup tournament.

Kick off on Sunday, 31 August, is at 16:30 (SA time) in York.

LIVE SCORING: Springbok Women v Italy

Teams

South Africa: 15 Nadine Roos, 14 Byrhandré Dolf, 13 Zintle Mpupha, 12 Chumisa Qawe, 11 Ayanda Malinga, 10 Libbie Janse van Rensburg, 9 Unam Tose, 8 Aseza Hele, 7 Sinazo Mcatshulwa, 6 Sizophila Solontsi, 5 Danelle Lochner, 4 Nolusindiso Booi (captain), 3 Babalwa Latsha, 2 Lindelwa Gwala, 1 Sanelisiwe Charlie
Replacements: 16 Micke Gunter, 17 Yonela Ngxingolo, 18 Nombuyekezo Mdliki, 19 Vainah Ubisi, 20 Lerato Makua, 21 Catha Jacobs, 22 Eloise Webb, 23 Aphiwe Ngwevu

Italy: 15 Vittoria Ostuni Minuzzi, 14 Aura Muzzo, 13 Michela Sillari, 12 Beatrice Rigoni, 11 Alyssa D’Inca, 10 Emma Stevanin, 9 Sofia Stefan, 8 Elisa Giordana Duca, 7 Beatrice Veronese, 6 Francesca Sgorbini, 5 Giordana Duca, 4 Sara Tounesi, 3 Sara Seye, 2 Vittoria Veccheni, 1 Silvia Turani.
Replacements: 16 Layra Gurioli, 17 Emanuela Stecca, 18 Gaia Maris, 19 Valeria Fedrighi, 20 Alissa Ranuccini, 21 Alia Bitonci, 22 Sara Mannini, 23 Francesca Granzotto.

Records:

Nolusindiso Booi will extend her record as most capped Bok Women player. She was also named captain for the 25th time, another team record.

Booi (lock, 53), Babalwa Latsha (prop, 37), Sinazo Mcatshulwa (flanker, 39), Lindelwa Gwala (hooker, 36) will extend their Test caps records in their respective positions.

Libbie Janse van Rensburg could extend the record (219) for most points in a Test career for the Springbok Women.

Zintle Mpupha could extend the record for most tries (20) in a Test career for the Springbok Women.

Head-to-Head – South Africa v Italy:
25/11/2018 (Prato): 10-35
20/10/2023 (Athlone): 18-36
12/10/2024 (Athlone): 19-23

Rugby World Cup records:

Most appearances:
15: Zandile Nojoko
13: Lamla Momoti, Zenay Jordaan
12: Cebisa Kula, Nolusindiso Booi

Most points in a match:
16: Byrhandré Dolf (v Brazil, 2025)

Most tries in a match:
3: Aseza Hele (v Brazil, 2025)

Match details:
Venue: York Community Stadium, York
SA time: 16:30
Referee: Ella Goldsmi
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