Hotels for Italy vs South Africa

An autumn international against southern hemisphere opposition doesn't come around often, and this one pits the Azzurri against a side that plays a completely different kind of rugby. Expect a physical, high-collision contest rather than a running spectacle, with the scrum and breakdown likely to decide things.

Weekend kick-off means a good number of travelling supporters mixing with locals in the bars beforehand. Novembers like this are as much about testing squad depth ahead of the next World Cup cycle as they are about the result on the day.

Juventus's modern home on the northern edge of Turin is a sleek, purpose-built ground known for its intimate, English-style closeness to the pitch, and it hosts occasional concerts too. The surrounding area includes retail and a museum complex, with elegant central Turin and its cafés a tram or train ride away.

Dedicated matchday transport links the stadium into the city. Booking a room in central Turin lets you enjoy the city's grand piazzas and dining before an easy journey out to the ground.