Springboks put Romania to the sword :South Africa 76-0 Romania

2RW6H1F South Africa's Marco Van Staden, center, runs with the ball during the Rugby World Cup Pool B match between South Africa and Romania at the Stade de Bordeaux in Bordeaux, France, Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

South Africa tore Romania apart in their Rugby World Cup clash in Bordeaux scoring 11 tries in a one-sided affair that finished 76-0 to the Springboks on Sunday. Cobus Reinach and Makazole Mapimpi both scored three tries apiece while Grant Williams also went over twice for the defending champions who warmed up nicely for their clash with Ireland next.

Cobus Reinach and Makazole Mapimpi both scored hat-tricks as South Africa romped to a 76-0 victory over Romania.
The Springboks’ No. 9 Reinach went over first after four minutes leading to a glut of tries which saw them secure a bonus point inside 12 minutes and him secure a hat-trick as his side went into the half 33-0 in front.
Grant Williams also scored two tries, with Willie le Roux scoring his first World Cup try and Damian Williams also touching down.
Next up will be a much more telling encounter when the Springboks face Ireland on Saturday.
Romania next play Scotland in Lille on September 30

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