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Sacha stars as Boks annihilate Azzurri

Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu scored 26 points as the Springboks smashed Italy to resume their Nations Championship campaign in Turin in style.

By Devin Hermanus · SA Rugby Magazine

Published: Saturday, 7 November 2026 at 1:31 PM

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Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu scored 26 points as the Springboks crushed Italy 66-7 in Turin.
South Africa ran in nine tries to secure a bonus-point win and maintain their top world ranking.
Malcolm Marx scored a brace, while Federico Ruzza scored the sole try for an injury-depleted Italy.

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Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu scored 26 points as the Springboks dominated Italy 66-7 in their Nations Championship match at Allianz Stadium in Turin on Saturday. South Africa ran in nine tries overall, including six during a commanding 45-0 first half, while Feinberg-Mngomezulu kicked nine conversions and a penalty alongside scoring a try.

Malcolm Marx contributed two tries, with Morné van den Berg, Siya Kolisi, Damian Willemse, Wilco Louw, Paul de Villiers, and Ethan Hooker also crossing the whitewash. Italy scored their lone try through Federico Ruzza, while the Boks maintained their top position in the world rankings ahead of facing France next Friday.

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