RFC Verdict
South Africa defeated Italy by 12 points, 29–41.
| Winner | South Africa |
|---|---|
| Margin | 12 |
| Verified score | 29–41 |
WXV 2026
Full Time
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ITA
Italy
29–41
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RSA
South Africa
DateSeptember 26, 2026
VenueStadio Omero Tognon, Pordenone, Italy
Match Highlights
RFC INTELLIGENCE ENGINE 2.0
DATA-BACKEDMatch Intelligence
Verified rugby data, translated into context.
Inside the Numbers
70 total points were scored.
South Africa scored 59% of the match points.
The total was 13.2 points above the competition average of 56.8.
| Total points | 70 |
|---|---|
| Margin | 12 |
Form Guide
Italy: L W
South Africa: W W L
| Window | Latest five completed matches in this competition |
|---|---|
| Key | W win, D draw, L loss |
Records & Milestones
This was the highest-scoring recorded meeting between these teams.
RFC currently has 2 completed meetings between these teams available in this dataset.
| Recorded meetings | 2 |
|---|---|
| Scope | All synchronized RFC competitions |
Key Battle
Italy’s attack (42.0 points per match) against South Africa’s defence (26.3 conceded per match) is the clearest data-backed matchup.
| Italy points for | 42 |
|---|---|
| Italy points against | 31 |
| South Africa points for | 26.7 |
| South Africa points against | 26.3 |
What This Means
Italy is now 1-0-1 in this competition.
South Africa is now 2-0-1 in this competition and on a 2-match winning run.
| Scope | Current competition record after this result |
|---|
What’s Next
Italy next faces USA — Sat, Oct 17, 2026 5:00 PM.
South Africa next faces Ireland — Sat, Oct 24, 2026 8:00 AM.
| Source | Verified competition schedule |
|---|
RFC Match Insight
South Africa has won the last 2 recorded meetings.
- Definition
- Head-to-head streak
- Source
- RFC verified match data and calculations
- Scope
- Match: Italy vs South Africa
- Method
- Counts consecutive wins by the current series leader.
- Confidence
- Deterministic
- Calculated
- 2026-10-08 22:46:04 UTC
Data used
| Team | South Africa |
|---|---|
| Consecutive Wins | 2 |
RFC currently has 2 completed meetings between Italy and South Africa available in this dataset.
- Definition
- Recorded meetings
- Source
- RFC verified match data and calculations
- Scope
- Match: Italy vs South Africa
- Method
- Counts completed meetings between two teams.
- Confidence
- Deterministic
- Calculated
- 2026-10-08 22:46:04 UTC
Data used
| Meetings | 2 |
|---|---|
| Home Team | Italy |
| Away Team | South Africa |
Their recorded meetings average 61.5 combined points.
- Definition
- Meeting scoring average
- Source
- RFC verified match data and calculations
- Scope
- Match: Italy vs South Africa
- Method
- Calculates average combined points across recorded meetings.
- Confidence
- Deterministic
- Calculated
- 2026-10-08 22:46:04 UTC
Data used
| Combined Points | 123 |
|---|---|
| Meetings | 2 |
| Average | 61.5 |
RFC Match Centre
Full TimeMatch Details
DateSeptember 26, 2026Match date
VenueStadio Omero Tognon, Pordenone, ItalyMatch venue
StatusFull TimeFinal whistle
The officiating team
4 officialsMatch Officials
RefereeHolly WoodLead match official
Assistant Referee 1Hamish Smales
Assistant Referee 2Emily Hope
TV Match OfficialDan Jones
Italy
Starting XV
- –Plinio SciamannaHead Coach
- 1Silvia TuraniProp
- 2Vittoria VecchiniHooker
- 3Alessia PilaniProp
- 4
- 5Giordana DucaLock
- 6Francesca SgorbiniFlanker
- 7Alissa RanucciniFlanker
- 8Elisa GiordanoNumber 8
- 9Sofia StefanScrum Half
- 10Emma StevaninFly Half
- 11Alyssa D'IncaWing
- 12Sara ManniniCentre
- 13Michela SillariCentre
- 14Aura MuzzoWing
- 15Vittoria Ostuni MinuzziFull Back
Replacements
- 16Chiara CheliReplacement
- 17Giorgia CuoghiReplacement
- 18Gaia DosiReplacement
- 19Giulia CavinaReplacement
- 20Beatrice VeroneseReplacement
- 21Alia BitonciReplacement
- 22Beatrice RigoniReplacement
- 23Francesca GranzottoReplacement
South Africa
Starting XV
- –Franzel SeptemberHead Coach
- –Laurian Johannes-HauptHead Coach
- 1Yonela NgxingoloProp
- 2Anushka GroenewaldHooker
- 3
- 4Vainah UbisiLock
- 5Catha JacobsLock
- 6Sizophila SolontsiFlanker
- 7Lerato MakuaFlanker
- 8Aseza HeleNumber 8
- 9Unam ToseScrum Half
- 10Byrhandre DolfFly Half
- 11Maria TshirembaWing
- 12Shiniqwa LamprechtCentre
- 13Maceala SamboyaCentre
- 14Alichia ArriesWing
- 15Jacomina CilliersFull Back
Replacements
- 16Micke GunterReplacement
- 17Sanelisiwe CharlieReplacement
- 18Babalwa LatshaReplacement
- 19Nomsa MokwaiReplacement
- 20Logan WelmanReplacement
- 21Aphiwe NgwevuReplacement
- 22Felicia JacobsReplacement
- 23Libbie Janse van RensburgReplacement
5′
🏉
Try5–0
Alyssa D'IncaItaly6′
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Missed Conversion5–0
Michela SillariItaly11′
🏉
Try5–5
Anushka GroenewaldSouth Africa12′
◆
Conversion5–7
Jacomina CilliersSouth Africa15′
🏉
Try5–12
Byrhandre DolfSouth Africa15′
◆
Conversion5–14
Jacomina CilliersSouth Africa22′
◆
Replacement On - Removed for HIA5–14
Libbie Janse van RensburgSouth Africa22′
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Replacement Off - Removed for HIA5–14
Byrhandre DolfSouth Africa29′
🏉
Try5–19
Anushka GroenewaldSouth Africa29′
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Missed Conversion5–19
Jacomina CilliersSouth Africa31′
🏉
Try5–24
Maria TshirembaSouth Africa32′
◆
Missed Conversion5–24
Jacomina CilliersSouth Africa33′
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Replacement On - HIAO Return5–24
Byrhandre DolfSouth Africa33′
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Replacement Off - HIAO Return5–24
Libbie Janse van RensburgSouth Africa40′
🏉
Try10–24
Vittoria VecchiniItaly41′
◆
Conversion12–24
Michela SillariItaly47′
🟨
Yellow Card12–24
Yonela NgxingoloSouth Africa52′
🏉
Try17–24
Alyssa D'IncaItaly53′
◆
Conversion19–24
Michela SillariItaly55′
◆
Penalty19–27
Jacomina CilliersSouth Africa58′
🏉
Try24–27
Vittoria Ostuni MinuzziItaly59′
◆
Conversion26–27
Michela SillariItaly65′
◆
Penalty29–27
Michela SillariItaly68′
🏉
Try29–32
Micke GunterSouth Africa69′
◆
Conversion29–34
Jacomina CilliersSouth Africa81′
🏉
Try29–39
Logan WelmanSouth Africa82′
◆
Conversion29–41
Jacomina CilliersSouth AfricaItalyAnimated Team ComparisonSouth Africa
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Meetings currently recorded by RFC
2Meetings
0Italy wins
0Draws
2South Africa wins
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