Springboks overwhelm Italy in Nations Championship

The Springboks overwhelmed Italy 66-7 in Turin in the Nations Championship, scoring nine tries and taking a 45-0 lead into halftime. Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu led the attack with a try, a penalty, nine conversions and 26 points, while South Africa’s forward power and fast, accurate play repeatedly broke through Italy’s defense. The victory strengthened South Africa’s position in the competition, where points difference could help decide who reaches the inaugural final, and kept the team atop the Southern Hemisphere standings and the world rankings. Italy were without numerous key players, and the result renewed questions about when South Africa’s uncapped squad members will get opportunities ahead of tougher tests against France and Ireland.