Check out our Springboks player ratings vs Italy as Rassie Erasmus’ side ran riot in Turin, cruising to a bonus-point victory.
South Africa ran riot in Turin, cruising to a 66-7 victory over Italy in the Nations Championship.
The Springboks made a flying start, with Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, Morne van den Berg, Malcolm Marx, Siya Kolisi and Damian Willemse all crossing inside 25 minutes.
Feinberg-Mngomezulu also kicked an early penalty as Rassie Erasmus' side took complete control.
Things got worse for Italy when Muhamed Hasa was sin-binned before Marx grabbed his second try, giving South Africa a 45-0 half-time lead.
Wilco Louw continued the onslaught after the break, powering over in the 49th minute.
Italy finally responded through Federico Ruzza, with Tommaso Allan converting.
However, the Springboks weren't finished.
Paul de Villiers crossed in the 62nd minute before Ethan Hooker grabbed South Africa's ninth and final try with ten minutes remaining.
The Springboks now turn their attention to France, while Italy face Argentina next.
Scroll down for Springboks player ratings vs Italy.
Springboks player ratings vs Italy
By Michele Buffe Pace.
Starting XV
1. Ox Nche – 8/10
2. Malcolm Marx – 9.5/10
3. Thomas du Toit – 8/10
4. Lood de Jager – 7/10
5. Ruan Nortje – 7/10
6. Siya Kolisi – 8.5/10
7. Pieter-Steph du Toit – 8/10
8. Jasper Wiese – 8/10
9. Morne van den Berg – 8/10
10. Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu – 10/10
11. Ethan Hooker – 7.5/10
12. Damian de Allende – 8.5/10
13. Jesse Kriel – 7.5/10
14. Kurt-Lee Arendse – 7.5/10
15. Damian Willemse – 7/10
Replacements
16. Jan-Hendrik Wessels – 7/10
17. Gerhard Steenekamp – 7.5/10
18. Wilco Louw – 8/10
19. Franco Mostert – 7.5/10
20. Cameron Hanekom – 7/10
21. Paul de Villiers – 8/10
22. Grant Williams – 7/10
23. Manie Libbok – 7.5/10
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