Rugby: Italy's XV named for Saturday's clash with South Africa

Italy's rugby head coach Gonzalo Quesada has revealed the starting lineup for the match against South Africa on Saturday. The game will take place at Juventus's Allianz Stadium in Turin and marks the start of the Northern Hemisphere Series. Key players include Belloni, Capuozzo, and Monty Ioane in the back-three, with Ioane earning his 50th cap. Marin and Odogwu will play in the center, while Garbisi and Fusco will handle half-back duties. Samuele Locatelli will debut in the back row, and Giacomo Nicotera will captain the team for the first time at home. This match will be the 20th meeting between the two teams.

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