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Italy 7-66 South Africa: Springboks go full bore to cut the Italians to pieces

South Africa run riot against an injury-hit Italy, scoring ten tries in a ruthless display as Rassie Erasmus’ full-strength Springboks expose the gulf between the sides.

By Ben Jaycock · The Rugby Paper

Published: Sunday, 8 November 2026 at 3:59 AM

Key Things to Know

South Africa dominated Italy 66-7 in a one-sided Autumn Internationals rugby clash.
The Springboks ran in ten tries against an Italian team missing 15 players due to injuries.
Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu spearheaded South Africa's scoring with a try, nine conversions, and a penalty kick.

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South Africa routed an injury-depleted Italy side 66-7 in the Autumn Internationals on November 8, 2026. Head coach Rassie Erasmus fielded a full-strength Springboks squad that scored ten tries to overwhelm the hosts.

Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu led the scoring with an early try, nine conversions, and a penalty. Malcolm Marx scored twice alongside tries from Morne van den Berg, Siya Kolisi, Damian Willemse, Elrigh Louw, Andre de Villiers, and Jordan Hooker, while Federico Ruzza scored Italy's sole try.

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Italy 7-66 South Africa: Springboks go full bore to cut the Italians to pieces

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