Springboks beat Italy 66-7 in Turin: scorers and what's next
The Springboks thrashed Italy 66-7 in Turin on 7 November, scoring nine tries to stay top of the Nations Championship. Scorers, what it means and when they play France.
The Springboks beat Italy 66-7 at the Allianz Stadium in Turin on Saturday, 7 November 2026, scoring nine tries in a bonus-point Nations Championship win (SA Rugby Mag; The South African). They led 45-0 at half-time.
Who scored for the Springboks?
| Team | Tries | Kicks |
|---|---|---|
| Springboks (66) | Malcolm Marx (2), Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, Morné van den Berg, Siya Kolisi, Damian Willemse, Wilco Louw, Paul de Villiers, Ethan Hooker | Feinberg-Mngomezulu: 9 conversions, 1 penalty |
| Italy (7) | Federico Ruzza | 1 conversion |
Scorers as listed by SA Rugby Mag. Feinberg-Mngomezulu finished with 26 points. Italy's only try came from a lineout move around the hour mark (Springboks on X).
What does the win mean for the Boks?
South Africa stay top of the southern hemisphere standings in the Nations Championship and keep their number one World Rugby ranking (The South African). It is their 19th win in 20 Tests against Italy, with the only defeat coming in Florence in 2016 (The South African). The Springboks called it "a brilliant start" to the Northern Series (Springboks on X).
Italy were missing 16 injured players, including captain Michele Lamaro (SA Rugby Mag).
When do the Springboks play next?
| Match | Date | Kick-off (SAST) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| France v Springboks | Friday, 13 November 2026 | 22:10 | Stade de France, Saint-Denis |
Fixture details from SA Rugby. That gives the squad a six-day turnaround before facing France. For the team that started in Turin, see our Springboks v Italy team and kick-off guide.
FAQ
What was the score in Springboks v Italy?
South Africa won 66-7 in Turin on 7 November 2026, after leading 45-0 at half-time.
Who scored the most points for the Springboks?
Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu scored 26 points: one try, nine conversions and a penalty.
When do the Springboks play France?
Friday, 13 November 2026 at 22:10 SAST at the Stade de France.