The Springboks delivered another commanding performance on the international stage after dismantling Italy 66-7 in their Nations Championship encounter in Turin on Saturday.
South Africa were in control from the opening whistle, producing a dominant first-half display that saw them head into the break with an impressive 45-0 lead.
The world champions crossed the try line nine times, showcasing their attacking quality and forward dominance throughout the encounter.
Malcolm Marx was among the standout performers, scoring two tries, while Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, Morne van den Berg, Siya Kolisi and Damian Willemse also contributed to the first-half scoring.
The Springboks continued their dominance after the break, with Wilco Louw, Paul de Villiers and Ethan Hooker adding further tries.
Italy eventually got on the scoreboard through Federico Ruzza, but South Africa remained firmly in control to secure a convincing 66-7 victory.
Van den Berg was named Player of the Match, while Feinberg-Mngomezulu delivered an outstanding kicking performance, contributing 26 points.
The victory extended South Africa’s unbeaten Nations Championship run to four matches, giving them a full 20 log points.
Their attention now shifts to France, where they will look to maintain their winning momentum against another major rugby nation.