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Rugby: Van der Merwe expects an unpredictable battle against Italy

# Rugby: Winger Edwill van der Merwe says the Springboks are expecting a fast-paced, unpredictable battle against Italy in Turin on Saturday. Both teams come off inspiring victories – the Boks roped in France despite a red card to win 32-17, while the Azzurri beat the Wallabies 26-19. Van der Merwe describes Italy as a team whose attacking structure and flair mirror that of Argentine, and ascribes this to Argentinian coach Gonzalo Quesada’s influence. Bok head coach Rassie Erasmus will name his team this afternoon.