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Boks loss to Italy should force a Super Rugby format re-think

9 years ago by TheRoar.com.au

This is the year of upsets, OK? The Chicago Cubs, Ireland defeating New Zealand for the first time and now, the big bang of them all at Stadio Franchi in Florence, when a fired up Italy defeated South...

Coetzee in 'disbelief' at players' execution

9 years ago by Rugby 365

REACTION: Springbok head coach Allister Coetzee could not believe the amount of try-scoring opportunities his team spurned during their historic 18-20 defeat to Italy in Florence on Saturday.

Italy claim Boks' scalp for O'Shea

9 years ago by Irish Independent

Italy claimed their first-ever victory over South Africa with a nail-biting success in Florence.

Coffee with Conor laid grounds for Italy win

9 years ago by Rugby 365

REACTION: Italy captain Sergio Parisse revealed that a sitdown with coach Conor O'Shea over coffee in Paris set the wheels in motion for a historic 20-18 victory over South Africa on Saturday.

Boks apologise for Italian defeat

9 years ago by Super Sport.com

Springbok coach Allister Coetzee and captain Adriaan Strauss apologised to the South African nation on Saturday after the team suffered a 20-18 loss against Italy in Florence earlier in the day.

Coetzee in crisis after Boks blow it against Italy

9 years ago by TheRoar.com.au

The headaches that already existed for South African Rugby are set to get even stronger after Allister Coetzee’s Springboks suffered a shock loss to Italy. It was the first time that the Springboks...

Player ratings: Amazing Azzurri

9 years ago by Rugby 365

OPINION: Italy displayed relentless and resilience when they outclassed the Springboks 20-18 in Florence on Saturday.

Coetzee's 'darkest moment'

9 years ago by Sky Sports Rugby

South Africa coach Allister Coetzee admitted Saturday's historic 20-18 defeat to Italy was the "darkest moment" of his career.

Italy beat South Africa for first time in their autumn international

9 years ago by BBC Rugby News

Italy beat South Africa for the first time in their 13 encounters with a tense 20-18 victory in Florence.

Italy celebrate famous first win over sorry South Africa

9 years ago by The Guardian

• Italy 20-18 South AfricaItaly claimed their first victory over South Africa on Saturday, beating the demoralised southern-hemisphere giants 20-18 in Florence.A delirious home crowd gave their team,...