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by Ita Emmanuel | in Women's Rugby World Cup Predictions
This 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup Group D round two fixture will see World No. 8 Italy lock horns with 12th-ranked South Africa on Sunday. Can the Blues bounce back against the Springbok Women after their opening defeat in the tournament? Follow our prediction for the match below.
Italy failed to score in a match for the first time in nine games following a heavy defeat in their 2025 Women's Rugby World opener against France. The Blues conceded 10 points in the first half and 14 in the second to suffer a heavy 24-0 shutdown. This result ended their two-match winning run.
Notably, Fabio Roselli's side have won three of their last five matches, including their two encounters with South Africa. They will be desperate to bounce back to boost their knockout-stage hopes.
South Africa got off to a winning start in their 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup opener, thrashing 33rd-ranked tournament debutants Brazil 66-6. Blue Bulls Women flanker Aseza Hele led the offensive charge for the Springbok Women, scoring a hat-trick of tries to secure the emphatic victory.
Swys de Bruin's side will aim to build on this victory with another formidable showing on Sunday. However, they have lost two of their last three matches, including their last two meetings with Italy.
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The Best Betting Odds for Italy v South Africa Match
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1.91 | 21 | 1.91 |
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1.8 | 21 | 2.1 |
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1.79 | 21 | 2.08 |
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1.82 | 23 | 1.95 |
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1.78 | 18 | 1.91 |
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Italy vs South Africa Form
Italy and South Africa Last Matches
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
4/6 (67%)
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27 Apr 2025 - Six Nations, Women
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1/6 (17%)
0/6 (0%)
5/6 (83%)
27 Apr 2025 - Six Nations, Women
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28 Sep 2024 - WXV, Women
20 Apr 2024 - Six Nations, Women
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3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
3/6 (50%)
23 Aug 2025 - Women's Rugby World Cup
13 Apr 2025 - Six Nations, Women
23 Mar 2025 - Six Nations, Women
12 Oct 2024 - WXV, Women
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27 Apr 2024 - Six Nations, Women
2/4 (50%)
0/4 (0%)
2/4 (50%)
24 Aug 2025 - Women's Rugby World Cup
12 Oct 2024 - WXV, Women
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27 Sep 2024 - WXV, Women
2/4 (50%)
0/4 (0%)
2/4 (50%)
24 Aug 2025 - Women's Rugby World Cup
12 Oct 2024 - WXV, Women
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27 Sep 2024 - WXV, Women
Italy vs South Africa Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
12 Oct 2024 - WXV, Women
Italy - South Africa Key Points
- Italy have won five of their last nine matches.
- Italy have won two of their last three matches.
- South Africa have lost two of their last three matches.
- South Africa have lost their past two meetings with Italy.
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Our Italy vs South Africa Prediction
Italy face the greater risk of crashing out of the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup in the group stages if they lose this match. The Blues will be desperate to return to winning ways after their opening defeat to France.
Ranked four places above their opponents South Africa and with a stronger recent form, we expect Fabio Roselli's side to secure victory on Sunday. They are unbeaten in their last two encounters with the Springbok Women, winning both. Hence, our Italy vs South Africa prediction is Italy win.
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