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SOUTH AFRICA 44 - 10 ITALY 
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LIVE SCORING from the Springboks v Italy Test in Durban
19:20 - South Africa's next Test is against Scotland at Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit next Saturday. Visit Sport24 again for more interactive commentary...
19:19 - While Bryan Habana received the man-of-the-match award, pundits were impressed by the performance of loose forward Arno Botha...
19:17 - PICTURE
Schalk Burger and Breyton Paulse also enjoyed South Africa's victory (@BreytonPaulse on Twitter)
Schalk Burger and Breyton Paulse also enjoyed South Africa's victory (@BreytonPaulse on Twitter)
19:16 - TWEET
So does Heyneke deserve credit for picking Willie, or take flak for sticking with Zane for so damn long? - @FrontRowGrunt
So does Heyneke deserve credit for picking Willie, or take flak for sticking with Zane for so damn long? - @FrontRowGrunt
19:12 - PICTURE
This young fan was happy with the Springbok effort (Gallo Images)
This young fan was happy with the Springbok effort (Gallo Images)
19:07 - QUOTES:
"We had bit of a slump in the middle stages of the game but I thought we came back well towards the latter part of the second half. The substitutes that came on made a big impact," said skipper Jean de Villiers.
"A good starting block. We'll take the good out of this game and work on the negatives," said man-of-the-match Bryan Habana.
"We had bit of a slump in the middle stages of the game but I thought we came back well towards the latter part of the second half. The substitutes that came on made a big impact," said skipper Jean de Villiers.
"A good starting block. We'll take the good out of this game and work on the negatives," said man-of-the-match Bryan Habana.
19:05 - TWEETS
Solid enough start for Boks. Some nice running rugby for a change... - herman_mostert
Willie le Roux! Bok for life! - @david_moseley
Solid enough start for Boks. Some nice running rugby for a change... - herman_mostert
Willie le Roux! Bok for life! - @david_moseley
19:00 - Italy knock the ball on with one last attempted attack. GAME OVER: South Africa 44-10 Italy.
18:58 - PICTURE
Basson more than made up for his yellow card with a stellar second half display... (Gallo Images)
18:58 - Lambie CONVERTS for a 44-10 lead with one minute left.
18:57 - Intercept TRY from Bjorn Basson!
18:57 - Patrick Lambie has come on to the field with five minutes to play. He replaces flyhalf Steyn.
18:56 - TWEET
Great try to #Springboks as Jean de Villiers gets tryline clearance from Bjorn Basson! Bonus point try to the Boks - @bokrugby
Great try to #Springboks as Jean de Villiers gets tryline clearance from Bjorn Basson! Bonus point try to the Boks - @bokrugby
18:55 - Steyn CONVERTS. South Africa 37-10 Italy with five minutes remaining.
18:52 - TRY to South Africa by captain Jean de Villiers. An excellent backline move from the Springboks with the ball going through the hands beautifully. The referee asks for the TMO to check for a forward pass but the try stands.
18:50 - TWEET
Just because Os says so, Coenie is now a world class tighthead. Well, here I'd the truth. He is not! - @FrontRowGrunt
18:51 - Fourth scrum penalty against the Springboks!
Just because Os says so, Coenie is now a world class tighthead. Well, here I'd the truth. He is not! - @FrontRowGrunt
18:51 - Fourth scrum penalty against the Springboks!
18:49 - Engelbrecht now replaced by Bulls team-mate Jan Serfontein, who makes his debut.
18:47 - A brilliant run from Willie le Roux sees Engelbrecht almost in at the corner. Unfortunately he knocks it on...again
18:46 - Another massive scrum from Italy! South Africa's Coenie Oosthuizen penalised with 10 minutes remaining.
18:42 - The Boks nearly score from the ensuing kick-off. Bjorn Basson and JJ Engelbrecht chase a kick up field but unfortunately Engelbrecht knocks the ball on with the tryline begging... Five-metre scrum for Italy.
18:40 - CONVERSION by Steyn. 30-10 to SA with 13 minutes left.
18:39 - TRY for Bryan Habana! He finishes under the posts after a brilliant individual run from inside his own half. His 48th Springbok try.
18:40 - SA-born Tobie Botes now on at scrumhalf for Italy...
18:38 - PENALTY converted by Steyn. SA 23-10.
18:37 - Francois Louw about to come back on as the Boks receive a penalty. Steyn lines up with an angled kick about 20m out...
18:35 - QUOTE
"Jano Vermaak is really uncomfortable. What a sad end to his debut," says commentator Bob Skinstad.
"Jano Vermaak is really uncomfortable. What a sad end to his debut," says commentator Bob Skinstad.
18:34 - Ruan Pienaar now on at scrumhalf. He replaces debutant Jano Vermaak who appears to have pulled a hamstring.
18:32 - PENALTY converted by Di Bernardo. SA 20-10. It's all Italy in the second half.
18:30 - Italy again camping on the Bok line as they receive a penalty...
18:28 - Marcell Coetzee now on for Francois Louw as Bjorn Basson also returns from the sin-bin. 15 against 15 again. The Boks need to do some playing now!
18:26 - TWEET
Whole new front row works out well for Italy ... Despatched the Boks ... It's ok though, Castro only has 1 or 2 goodies per game these days - @FrontRowGrunt
Whole new front row works out well for Italy ... Despatched the Boks ... It's ok though, Castro only has 1 or 2 goodies per game these days - @FrontRowGrunt
18:23 - Surprise surprise. Veteran prop Martin Castrogiovanni comes on and Italy demolish the Boks in his first scrum!
18:22 - Almost 10 minutes in the second half and not a scrap of possession for South Africa so far!
18:21 - Alberto Di Bernardo CONVERTS. South Africa 20-7 Italy after 48 minutes.
18:19 - TRY to Italy inside centre Alberto Sgarbi. He scores after a flamboyant through-the-legs pass from skipper Parisse.
18:18 - Italy attacking close to the Bok line...
18:16 - TWEETS
2nd high tackle a yellow card? Must be a new rule - @sportbillysays
Wonderful reffing to yellow card a second high tackle from the Boks. Should be applauded, stamped out of the game and far more common - @GarethRosslee
2nd high tackle a yellow card? Must be a new rule - @sportbillysays
Wonderful reffing to yellow card a second high tackle from the Boks. Should be applauded, stamped out of the game and far more common - @GarethRosslee
18:15 - YELLOW CARD to Bok wing Bjorn Basson. He pays the price for a second high tackle from the team! A bit harsh perhaps...
18:12 - Second half underway...
18:25 - PICTURE
Bok try scorer JJ Engelbrecht (Gallo Images)
18:11 - QUOTE
"Yes we're very happy. We will not change too much in second half. Just be more clinical and finish our opportunities," said Bok forwards coach Johan van Graan
"Yes we're very happy. We will not change too much in second half. Just be more clinical and finish our opportunities," said Bok forwards coach Johan van Graan
18:10 - TWEETS
Half time interviews for me take away from the "seriousness" of Test rugby... - @CindyPoluta
Scrum looking good. Let's hope its for keeps - @Zels77
Half time interviews for me take away from the "seriousness" of Test rugby... - @CindyPoluta
Scrum looking good. Let's hope its for keeps - @Zels77
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18:01 - TWEET
Boks started like a house on fire, but lost a bit of composure late in the 1st half - @King365ed
Boks started like a house on fire, but lost a bit of composure late in the 1st half - @King365ed
17:59 - HALF-TIME: Springboks 20-0 Italy
17:59 - But they lose the ball from the ensuing lineout. Scrum to South Africa on the stroke of half-time as Jano Vermaak boots it out.
17:58 - Italy receive a penalty 30m out with two minutes before half-time. They opt to set up a lineout...
17:54 - PICTURE
Fighting a lone battle... Italian captain Sergio Parisse (Gallo Images)
Fighting a lone battle... Italian captain Sergio Parisse (Gallo Images)
17:52 - TWEET
Bloody hell, awesome to see our boys for once accelerating into contact, such a huge part of dominating contact - @Rugga World
Bloody hell, awesome to see our boys for once accelerating into contact, such a huge part of dominating contact - @Rugga World
17:51 - But a counter attack sees the Boks surge up-field...
17:49 - QUOTE
"Things getting a little unstructured on defence for the Boks. Italy starting to get a sniff of the possession," says commentator Matthew Pierce.
"Things getting a little unstructured on defence for the Boks. Italy starting to get a sniff of the possession," says commentator Matthew Pierce.
17:46 - Flyhalf Alberto Di Bernardo misses with the penalty attempt though. He is surely nervous as this is his Test debut.
17:44 - First real chance for Italy as captain Sergio Parisse bursts through inside the Bok 22m area. He is stopped but Italy receive a penalty...
17:43 - TWEET
What time is it? It is JJ time as the Springbok outside centre race in for his first test try. Great work by Habana, Steyn converts 20-0 - @bokrugby
What time is it? It is JJ time as the Springbok outside centre race in for his first test try. Great work by Habana, Steyn converts 20-0 - @bokrugby
17:41 - CONVERSION by Steyn from in front. 20-0 after 23 minutes.
17:40 - TRY to the Boks by wing JJ Engelbrecht. He runs 35m to score after a brilliant break from wing Bryan Habana.
17:37 - Another attacking lineout for the hosts close to the Italian tryline...
17:33 - TWEET: Is Adriaan Strauss the white snake?
And The White Snake strikes first!! - @Rob_Ebersohn
And The White Snake strikes first!! - @Rob_Ebersohn
17:32 - CONVERSION by Steyn. 13-0 for the Boks.
17:31 - TRY for South Africa by hooker Adriaan Strauss. He dives over after a dominant rolling maul from a lineout...
17:30 - YELLOW CARD for Italian lock Marco Bortolami after he goes off-side in the SA 22m area...
17:26 - PENALTY converted by Steyn. South Africa lead 6-0.
17:26 - Good solid start by South Africa as Steyn lines up another penalty from in front...
17:25 - TWEETS
2 touches for Le Roux, 2 kicks ... But both with attacking intent ... Boks looking sharp, and looking like they want to be out there - @FrontRowGrunt
#BoksvItaly Le Roux's had more touches on debut in the opening 8 minutes of Test rugby, save for a scrumhalf, that you're ever likely to see - @JeanSmyth
2 touches for Le Roux, 2 kicks ... But both with attacking intent ... Boks looking sharp, and looking like they want to be out there - @FrontRowGrunt
#BoksvItaly Le Roux's had more touches on debut in the opening 8 minutes of Test rugby, save for a scrumhalf, that you're ever likely to see - @JeanSmyth
17:23 - Attacking chance for South Africa but Pierre Spies drops a regulation catch on the Italian 22m line...
17:21 - HAVE YOUR SAY
@FrontRowGrunt I was very keen to go to the test, but I was priced out at R450/ticket! - @darranstone
@FrontRowGrunt I was very keen to go to the test, but I was priced out at R450/ticket! - @darranstone
17:19 - First blood to South Africa as Morne Steyn converts a PENALTY from in front. 3-0 to the Boks! Francois Louw won the penalty on the ground for the home side.
17:17 - Early attacking lineout for South Africa after Italy fail to catch the kick-off...
17:15 - Play starts as Morne Steyn kicks off. It's a cloudy Durban but luckily no rain...
17:11 - The teams are on the field as the Italian national anthem starts...
17:09 - TWEETS
Castrogiovani is a bit of a myth these days ... Not surprised he can't make the starting lineup ... It's Bok Test No. 1 of the year! - @FrontRowGrunt
Love the way the Zulu warrior went right through the middle of the Italians. Welcome to Africa! - @SimonBorchardt
Castrogiovani is a bit of a myth these days ... Not surprised he can't make the starting lineup ... It's Bok Test No. 1 of the year! - @FrontRowGrunt
Love the way the Zulu warrior went right through the middle of the Italians. Welcome to Africa! - @SimonBorchardt
17:07 - FAN PICTURE
This fan says the Boks will win 45-12!
This fan says the Boks will win 45-12!
17:03 - TWEET
#BoksvItaly The Boks leave the field, with Jano Vermaak finishing with a few box-kicks, while Italy run their last few patterns - @EWNsport
#BoksvItaly The Boks leave the field, with Jano Vermaak finishing with a few box-kicks, while Italy run their last few patterns - @EWNsport
17:00 - QUOTE
Nick Mallett says he is a little but nervous about today's game. "It's a very good Italian side. We have to take them on at their strengths - that is up front to give Morne Steyn good front-foot ball. But I think South Africa can win by 15-20 points."
Nick Mallett says he is a little but nervous about today's game. "It's a very good Italian side. We have to take them on at their strengths - that is up front to give Morne Steyn good front-foot ball. But I think South Africa can win by 15-20 points."
16:59 - TWEET
It's season start for the #springboks , exciting looking squad - hit it fellas !! #springbokhonour - enjoy the season !! - @BobSkinstad
It's season start for the #springboks , exciting looking squad - hit it fellas !! #springbokhonour - enjoy the season !! - @BobSkinstad
16:51 - QUOTES
"I've got great feeling about this team. But it's going to be tough. Italy is a quality team," Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer about his new-look team.
"Yes (but) Pierre Spies needs to work harder when he doesn't have the ball," in-studio SuperSport pundit Nick Mallett responds after Naas Botha said Spies is an exceptional player.
"I've got great feeling about this team. But it's going to be tough. Italy is a quality team," Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer about his new-look team.
"Yes (but) Pierre Spies needs to work harder when he doesn't have the ball," in-studio SuperSport pundit Nick Mallett responds after Naas Botha said Spies is an exceptional player.
16:43 - TWEET
#BoksvItaly As always the Boks warm-up with an extra back & forward in case of emergencies. Today they are Siya Kolisi and FrancoisHougaard - @JeanSmyth
#BoksvItaly As always the Boks warm-up with an extra back & forward in case of emergencies. Today they are Siya Kolisi and FrancoisHougaard - @JeanSmyth
16:37 - FAN PICTURE
Liesie Els is ready for the game. No doubt who she is backing...
Liesie Els is ready for the game. No doubt who she is backing...
16:33 - TWEET
Samoa beat Scotland 27-17 in poor game - neither can live with the Boks. Let's hope Italy have more in the tank - @retiefdan
Samoa beat Scotland 27-17 in poor game - neither can live with the Boks. Let's hope Italy have more in the tank - @retiefdan
Teams:
South Africa:
15 Willie le Roux, 14 Bryan Habana, 13 JJ Engelbrecht, 12 Jean de Villiers (captain), 11 Bjorn Basson, 10 Morné Steyn, 9 Jano Vermaak, 8 Pierre Spies, 7 Arno Botha, 6 Francois Louw, 5 Juandré Kruger, 4 Eben Etzebeth, 3 Jannie du Plessis, 2 Adriaan Strauss, 1 Beast Mtawarira
Substitutes: 16 Chiliboy Ralepelle, 17 Trevor Nyakane, 18 Coenie Oosthuizen, 19 Flip van der Merwe, 20 Marcell Coetzee, 21 Ruan Pienaar, 22 Pat Lambie, 23 Jan Serfontein
Italy:
15 Andrea Masi, 14 Giovanbattista Venditti, 13 Luca Morisi, 12 Alberto Sgarbi, 11 Luke Mclean, 10 Alberto Di Bernardo, 9 Edoardo Gori, 8 Sergio Parisse (captain), 7 Robert Barbieri, 6 Alessandro Zanni, 5 Marco Bortolami, 4 Antonio Pavanello, 3 Lorenzo Cittadini, 2 Leonardo Ghiraldini, 1 Alberto De Marchi
Substitutes: 16 Davide Giazzon, 17 Matias Aguero, 18 Martin Castrogiovanni, 19 Valerio Bernabo, 20 Joshua Furno, 21 Tobias Botes, 22 Luciano Orquera, 23 Tommaso Iannone
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