South Africa secured a 32-14 victory over Italy at Allianz Stadium despite playing most of the match with 14 men after Franco Mostert received a red card for a dangerous tackle. Marco van Staden, Morne van den Berg, Grant Williams and Ethan Hooker scored tries while Handre Pollard contributed additional points through kicks. The Springboks overcame poor discipline for the second consecutive match following their previous encounter against France.
Italy mounted a competitive challenge through Paolo Garbisi's kicking and an Ange Capuozzo try but could not capitalize on their numerical advantage. Coach Gonzalo Quesada noted his side controlled much of the opening period but struggled to convert promising positions into points. The world champions will next travel to Dublin for a clash with Ireland, while Italy prepares to host Chile in Genoa.
Italy mounted a competitive challenge through Paolo Garbisi's kicking and an Ange Capuozzo try but could not capitalize on their numerical advantage. Coach Gonzalo Quesada noted his side controlled much of the opening period but struggled to convert promising positions into points. The world champions will next travel to Dublin for a clash with Ireland, while Italy prepares to host Chile in Genoa.
