The South African rugby team, the Springboks, employed a deliberate tactic of botching the kick-off early in their match against Italy to secure scrums, a strategy that drew mixed reactions. While the Springboks' coach Rassie Erasmus acknowledged the tactic's effectiveness but suggested it might not be usable in future games, Italy's coach Gonzalo Quesada expressed disapproval, stating that the Springboks could win without resorting to such methods. The match ended with the Springboks delivering a dominant 45-0 victory over Italy. A notable incident during the game was the red card shown to Springbok player Jasper Wiese for headbutting, which prevented him from playing alongside his brother Cobus Wiese, who made his international debut in the same match. Erasmus also commented on the red card situation, indicating that Jasper Wiese would have his own perspective on the incident.