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Jasper: Boks won’t underestimate Italy

Jasper Wiese says the Springboks will guard against complacency going into Saturday's Nations Championship Test against Italy in Turin.

By Simon Borchardt · SA Rugby Magazine

Published: Wednesday, 4 November 2026 at 1:55 PM

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Jasper Wiese insists the Springboks will guard against complacency in their upcoming Test against Italy in Turin.
South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus selected his strongest available side, omitting debuts for six uncapped squad players.
Italy enters the fixture without 16 injured players, including captain Michele Lamaro and winger Louis Lynagh.

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Jasper Wiese stated that the Springboks will guard against complacency ahead of their Nations Championship Test against Italy in Turin. Head coach Rassie Erasmus has selected a full-strength side to face the 11th-ranked Azzurri, avoiding handing Test debuts to any of the six uncapped squad members.

Italy will enter the match missing 16 injured players, including captain Michele Lamaro, Ignacio Brex, Tommaso Menoncello, and Louis Lynagh. Wiese, who recently earned his 50th cap, highlighted South Africa's previous defeat to Australia as a reminder not to take their opponents lightly.

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