Planet Rugby's player-by-player breakdown of the 66-7 demolition of Italy hands the highest marks to Malcolm Marx (8) — described as 'mammoth' across his 40-odd minutes, with two tries, a try assist, perfect lineout accuracy and a dominant carrying game — and to Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu (8), whose swagger and a 50:22 assist were reminders of his ceiling, even if consistency questions haven't entirely disappeared. Morne van den Berg (8) continued his rich vein of form, adding yet another try to a tally that now reads eight in 12 Tests. The analysis is less glowing about the Bomb Squad's second-half impact, with the replacements rated a collective 6 — described as 'a spark, not an explosion' — suggesting the coaching staff will want that bench influence sharper before tougher Tests.
Marx and SFM lead the ratings as the Bomb Squad disappoints in Turin
Marx and SFM top the individual ratings from the 66-7 Italy win, but Planet Rugby's breakdown flags a Bomb Squad performance well below the standard Erasmus will demand.
SFM and Marx star, Garbisi flops: Winners and losers from the 66-7 demolition
A winners-and-losers breakdown from Turin, with Feinberg-Mngomezulu, Van den Berg, and a try-record-extending Marx leading the Bok honours — while Garbisi's ineffective night is the focal point of Italy's post-mortem.
Springboks dismantle Italy 66-7 in Turin with nine-try masterclass
The Springboks crushed Italy 66-7 in Turin, scoring nine tries in a Nations Championship match shaped by points-difference considerations. Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu contributed 26 points, Malcolm Marx scored his 30th test try, and man of the match Morne van den Berg was among the first-half beneficiaries of a maul that Italy had no answer to.
SFM, Van den Berg and Marx shine — Garbisi and Italy's leaders crumble
SFM, Van den Berg and Marx led the Turin rout while Garbisi endured a night to forget — Planet Rugby rates the winners and losers from a 66-7 Bok demolition.
Springboks dismantle Italy 66-7 in Turin to maintain perfect Nations Championship record
The Springboks crushed Italy 66-7 in Turin to claim a fourth straight Nations Championship win and a perfect 20-point log tally, with Malcolm Marx crossing twice and Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu contributing 26 points.
Springboks demolish Italy 66-7 in nine-try Nations Championship statement
The Springboks crushed Italy 66-7 in Rome, running in nine tries with Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu scoring and converting all nine in a Nations Championship performance that had the hosts trailing 45-0 at half-time.