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South Africa defeats Italy 41-29 in WXV Global Series rugby
South Africa's Springbok Women defeated Italy 41-29 in a WXV Global Series match held at the Stadio Omero Tognon in Pordenone. The victory marks South Africa's first-ever win on Italian soil.
Italy took an early lead through a try by Alyssa D’Incà, but South Africa responded with a dominant physical game, particularly through their driving mauls. Anushka Groenewald scored twice for the visitors, alongside tries from Byrhandré Dolf, Maria Tshiremba, Micke Gunter, and Logan Welman. Jakkie Cilliers provided crucial conversions and penalties throughout the match.
The Italian side, led by captain Vittoria Ostuni Minuzzi, staged a significant second-half comeback. After Italy trailed 24-12 at halftime, they scored consecutive tries from D’Incà and Ostuni Minuzzi, eventually taking a 29-27 lead with 15 minutes remaining. However, South Africa regained control with a try from Gunter and a late score from Welman to secure the win.
Italy's head coach Plinio Sciamanna noted that while the team created many opportunities, they struggled to contain the South African maul and conceded avoidable fouls. The Azzurre are scheduled to face the USA next in the series.
Entities
Alyssa D’Incà · Anushka Groenewald · Fontanafredda · Italy Women's National Rugby Team · Plinio Sciamanna · South Africa Women's National Rugby Team · Stadio Omero Tognon
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Anushka Groenewald scored two tries for South Africa. www.rugbymeet.com · www.oasport.it
- [● 2 SOURCES] The game was the second match of the WXV Global Series. www.rugbymeet.com · www.oasport.it
- [● 2 SOURCES] The match took place in Fontanafredda. www.rugbymeet.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] South Africa defeated Italy 41-29 in a WXV Global Series rugby match. www.rugbymeet.com · www.oasport.it
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Italy's Mascie Jelic and Laura Foscato were forced to withdraw due to muscle issues.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Alyssa D’Incà scored two tries for Italy during the match. www.rugbymeet.com · www.oasport.it