South Africa born Dries van Schalkwyk scored a try to help Italy defeat the Springboks for the first time in thirteen attempts, in a historic 20-18 win in Florence.
South Africa started well and were ahead inside 10 minutes as Bryan Habana scored his 67th international try. But after a quick conversion, the Springboks were punished as Dries van Schalkwyk touched down following a lineout drive.
The conversion gave them a 7-5 lead 13 minutes in. South Africa, who never lost to Italy replied with Damian de Allende crossing after a great pass from Willie Le Roux. Pat Lambie nailed the conversion for a 12-7 lead. Edoardo Padovani kicked a penalty on the half hour to leave them just two points behind, 12-10 at the break.
Pat Lambie added a penalty after the break, but Italy's intensity reaped a reward when Giovanbattista Venditti and Carlo Canna added the conversion to give Italy a 17-15 lead going into the final quarter.
A long range penalty from Elton Jantjies pushed South Africa back in front just after the hout, but there was would be no denying Italy. Up stepped Canna with 15 minutes to go to kick a penalty which proved to be the winning score.
Italy claim historic first win over Springboks
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