Planet Rugby's winners-and-losers breakdown of the 66-7 demolition in Turin singles out Feinberg-Mngomezulu — perfect off the tee, a try, and a textbook 50/22 from deep — and Van den Berg, who took POTM honours on the back of another composed, varied display at nine. Marx gets a nod for two tries in 46 minutes, extending his record as the most prolific try-scoring South African forward in Test history. On the Italian side, Garbisi is the standout loser: unable to impose himself and embarrassingly wayward from a routine touch-kick late in the game before being hooked on 61 minutes. Italy captain Nicotera and carrying threat Cannone are also listed as underperformers. The piece also flags a subplot around Moerat, who withdrew injured before kick-off, leaving the social-media debate about his selection unresolved heading into the France and Ireland tests.
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.
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Boks remain top but All Blacks close gap to 2.90 points after Nations Championship opener
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James Doleman to referee South Africa v England as World Rugby confirms Nations Championship officials
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Umaga wants the All Blacks feared again — and Rennie's the man to do it
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Henry joins Rennie's selection panel as All Blacks build toward four-test Springbok series
Dave Rennie has appointed Graham Henry as an All Blacks selector, with the 2011 World Cup-winning coach joining a three-man panel alongside Rennie and Neil Barnes as New Zealand prepare for a four-test Rugby Championship series against the Springboks.