South Africa blow depleted Italy away in statement showing ahead of France clash
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South Africa ran in nine tries as they extended their perfect start in the Nations Championship with a thumping 66-7 win over Italy in Turin.
Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu starred with the opening try and kicked all nine conversions in a strong performance from the visitors who had cruised into a 45-0 lead at the halfway stage.
The Springboks stepped off the gas a little after the break, and the Italians at least managed to get on the scoresheet through a converted try from Federico Ruzza.
It was an ominous display from the world champions as they gear up for back-to-back clashes with France and Ireland, with a six-day turnaround to a mighty meeting in Paris on Friday.
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