The Springboks tackle Italy this Saturday in an important end-of-year Test, while Bafana Bafana are also in action in an international friendly against Zambia, which is also being viewed as a must-win as they look to boost their FIFA ranking.
Bafana Bafana are on a 24-match unbeaten run – if you disregard the technicality of the reversal in result against Lesotho due to fielding an ineligible player – and the international friendly on Saturday is crucial for Hugo Broos’ team to maintain their top 10 position in the African rankings.
Somewhat similarly, the Springboks must beat an unpredictable Italy team
