Willie le Roux, the veteran fullback for the South African Springboks rugby team, earned his 100th Test cap in the second Test against Italy held at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha on July 12, 2025. Le Roux became the eighth player in Springbok history to reach this milestone since his debut against Italy in 2013. The match marked a strong performance by the Springboks, who secured a 45-0 victory over Italy, sealing a 2-0 series win following their 42-22 win in the first Test at Loftus. Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus made several changes to the squad for the second Test and expressed that he should have supported Le Roux earlier in his career. Le Roux is noted for his contribution to the team, including assisting over 50 tries in men's Test rugby, placing him among elite players in this category. The Springboks aimed to improve on their previous performance and delivered a dominant defensive display that led to a clean sheet against Italy. The victory was celebrated as a special moment for both Le Roux and the city of Gqeberha.