Italy coach Gonzalo Quesada was impressed with his side's defensive work in their battling defeat by New Zealand on Saturday, but was left frustrated by their attacking effort and mistakes.It was a much improved Italian performance after their heavy loss to Argentina and struggling comeback win over Georgia,

The Springboks ran out easy 45-12 winners. South Africa didn’t pick up any rankings points for their victory due to the lowly standing (11th) of the Welsh. In results which did affect the standings, France picked up 0.43 points after beating Argentina 37-23, while the Pumas lost the same number.

Retiring All Blacks Sam Cane and TJ Perenara will get to bow out in New Zealand’s last autumn rugby tour match against Italy in Turin on Saturday.

Italy are fully aware of the task they face this weekend in their final Autumn Series test against the All Blacks, despite many still seeing New Zealand as a work in progress, captain Juan Ignacio Brex said on Friday.