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What If's in Turin - Italy vs Springboks Review

Mike Petretta and Ottavio Arenella Season 3 Episode 6

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In this week’s episode, we dive deep into one of the most dramatic Test matches of the year — Italy vs the Springboks in Turin. 🇮🇹🔥🇿🇦

South Africa arrived with 11 changes and still managed to pull off a powerful 32–14 win… despite going down to 14 men after just 11 minutes. 😳🟥

We break down:

How the Springboks turned a red-card disaster into a statement of grit, composure, and world-class depth 💪

Why Italy couldn’t convert pressure into points, including key missed kicks and crucial decision-making moments 🎯

The tactical brilliance behind the Boks’ second-half surge — from van Staden’s momentum-shifting score to Ethan Hooker finishing off a clinical counter-attack ⚡

Whether Italy are genuinely closing the gap on Test rugby’s elite, or still struggling with the fine margins of Tier 1 rugby 🧠


Plus, we ask the big fan questions:
Did Italy blow a golden chance? Who stood out? And what does this result mean for both sides moving forward?

A packed episode with analysis, energy and the big narratives you need. Plug in and get stuck in. 🎧🔥

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