Sacha, Gaza get a reality check

Springbok playmakers Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu and Damian Willemse expressed caution despite South Africa's dominant 66-7 victory over Italy. Both players acknowledged the team faces far tougher challenges in their upcoming Nations Championship fixtures against France in Paris and Ireland in Dublin. Feinberg-Mngomezulu described the Italian win as a confidence booster and a reality check, noting that the team is not yet where it needs to be.

Willemse emphasized the need for improvements ahead of facing Les Bleus at the Stade de France. Both players recalled last year's hard-fought 32-17 victory in Paris, where South Africa overcame a red card to secure a late win. The Springboks will conclude their campaign during the finals weekend in London from November 27 to 29.