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Krappie: We forced our game onto Italy

Scrumhalf Morné van den Berg says the Springboks played to their strengths in Saturday's 66-7 rout of Italy in Turin.

Published: Saturday, 7 November 2026 at 2:20 PM
Krappie: We forced our game onto Italy
Key Things to Know
  • Scrumhalf Morné van den Berg said the Springboks successfully forced their game onto Italy.
  • South Africa defeated Italy 66-7 in Turin after taking a 45-0 halftime lead.
  • Van den Berg was named Man of the Match alongside flyhalf Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Springboks scrumhalf Morné van den Berg stated that South Africa forced their game onto Italy during a 66-7 victory on Saturday in Turin. The world champions dominated early, scoring six first-half tries to establish a 45-0 lead by halftime. Van den Berg received Man of the Match honors after dictating the match alongside flyhalf Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu.

Van den Berg highlighted the importance of bouncing back following a previous loss to Australia in Perth, praising his teammates for sticking to their systems. The Springboks will now turn their attention to reviewing the performance and preparing for their upcoming match against France next Friday night in Paris.

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