Head-to-head

How it works: the gap between the two TheBreakdown ratings, neutral venue. Our own model built from every Test; see the rankings page for the method.

Test history

Points 233–883 in Italy’s favour, first met 12 Nov 1995. South Africa have won the last 6.

Last 10 meetings

• South Africa15 Nov 2025 · Autumn Nations Series 2025 · Turin14–32
• South Africa12 July 2025 · Men's Internationals 2025 · Port Elizabeth0–45
• South Africa5 July 2025 · Men's Internationals 2025 · Pretoria24–42
• South Africa19 Nov 2022 · Autumn Nations Series 2022 · Genova21–63
• South Africa4 Oct 2019 · Men's Rugby World Cup 2019 · Shizuoka Prefecture3–49
• South Africa25 Nov 2017 · Tour 2017 · Padova6–35
• Italy19 Nov 2016 · Tour 2016 · Florence20–18
• South Africa22 Nov 2014 · Tour 2014 · Padova6–22
• South Africa8 June 2013 · Tour 2013 · Durban10–44
• South Africa26 June 2010 · Tour 2010 · East London11–55

Scores show Italy first.