​Italy Rugby returns to action in the 2026 Nations Championship on Nov. 7 against South Africa, beginning a three-match November schedule that also includes Argentina and Fiji.Italy enters the final three rounds of the inaugural competition looking for its first victory after losing to Japan, New Zealand and Australia in July. Head coach Gonzalo Quesada’s team is sixth in the Northern Hemisphere standings with zero points.The Italians will host all three November matches, beginning with the defending world champion Springboks in Turin before facing Argentina in Genoa and Fiji in Udine. Italy then travels to London for Nations Championship Finals Weekend from Nov. 27-29.What’s Streaming On FloRugby? Take A Look At The ScheduleToulon Surges, Pau Plummets In FloRugby Club Power RankingsItaly Rugby November 2026 Nations Championship ScheduleItaly will play three confirmed Nations Championship matches in November. All kickoff times are Eastern.Round 4: Italy vs. South AfricaDate: Saturday, Nov. 7Kickoff: 6:40 a.m. ETVenue: Allianz StadiumLocation: Turin, ItalyRound 5: Italy vs. ArgentinaDate: Saturday, Nov. 14Kickoff: 6:40 a.m. ETVenue: Stadio Luigi FerrarisLocation: Genoa, ItalyRound 6: Italy vs. FijiDate: Saturday, Nov. 21Kickoff: 11:40 a.m. ETVenue: Bluenergy StadiumLocation: Udine, ItalyNations Championship Finals WeekendDates: Nov. 27-29Venue: Allianz Stadium, TwickenhamLocation: London, EnglandOpponent: Determined by final Northern Hemisphere standingsWho Does Italy Play In The 2026 November Internationals?Italy faces South Africa, Argentina and Fiji in the final three regular rounds of the Nations Championship.Italy vs. South Africa Rugby: Nov. 7Italy opens November against the world’s No. 1-ranked team, South Africa, at Allianz Stadium in Turin.The Springboks enter the match atop the Southern Hemisphere standings with 15 championship points after winning all three July fixtures. South Africa defeated England 45-21, Scotland 42-28 and Wales 43-0 during the opening three rounds.Rassie Erasmus’ team is tied with New Zealand on championship points but leads the Southern Hemisphere standings because of its superior points difference.For Italy, the opener presents an opportunity to test itself against one of international rugby’s strongest teams. The Italians will need to improve significantly from their July performances, when they conceded 131 points in three matches.Italy vs. Argentina Rugby: Nov. 14Italy hosts Argentina at Stadio Luigi Ferraris in Genoa on Nov. 14.Argentina enters November fourth in the Southern Hemisphere standings with seven championship points. Los Pumas lost to Scotland 47-38 in their July opener, defeated Wales 35-21 and finished the Southern Hemisphere Series with a 31-24 loss to England.Head coach Felipe Contepomi’s team also enters November with a significant addition to its coaching staff. Shaun Edwards, the former France and Wales defense coach, joined Argentina ahead of the Northern Hemisphere Series.The match gives It