Nine-try Springboks demolish Italy in Nations Championship

South Africa picked up where they left off in the Nations Championship by dismantling injury-hit Italy 66-7 in Turin on Saturday to claim a fourth consecutive bonus-point victory. A Springboks squad boasting more than 1000 caps ran in nine tries at the Allianz Stadium as fly-half Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu starred with a dazzling solo try and 21 points from the tee. The victory put the world champions alone on top of the Southern Hemisphere standings with a perfect 20 points and +140 points difference following big home wins against England, Scotland and Wales in July. New Zealand can draw level with