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Azzurri find ‘no weaknesses’ in this Bok make-up

SPOTLIGHT: Italy coach Gonzalo Quesada gave a tremendous compliment to his South African counterpart Rassie Erasmus on his 54th birthday.

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Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 1:05 PM

Key Things to Know

Italy coach Gonzalo Quesada called the Springboks "perfect" after failing to identify any flaws ahead of their match.
Rassie Erasmus selected South Africa's strongest lineup to face Italy in Turin.
Italy will be missing 16 key squad members, including captain Michele Lamaro.

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Italy head coach Gonzalo Quesada praised South Africa ahead of their upcoming clash in Turin, calling the back-to-back world champions "perfect." Quesada stated that he found no flaws or weaknesses while analyzing Rassie Erasmus's side, viewing the Springboks' selection of their strongest lineup as a significant sign of respect toward the Azzurri.

Italy will enter the physical match missing 16 key players, including captain Michele Lamaro, Tommaso Menoncello, and Juan Ignacio Brex. However, the fixture marks the return of key back Ange Capuozzo as Italy prepares for a four-match run against top-10 ranked nations.

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Azzurri find ‘no weaknesses’ in this Bok make-up

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