The Springboks kicked off their Castle Lager Outgoing Tour in spectacular fashion, demolishing Japan 61-7 in a one-sided clash at Wembley Stadium on Saturday night, Cape town Etc reports.
Playing in cold, slippery conditions under the London lights, the reigning world champions produced a powerhouse performance that mixed brute force with clinical precision. By halftime, the scoreboard already read 26-0, and there was never any doubt about the outcome.
South Africa's eight-try demolition, which included a penalty try, sent a clear warning to France, Italy, Ireland, and Wales, their next four opponents, that the Boks mean business this tour. Having recently defended their Rugby Championship crown, Rassie Erasmus' side showed the same relentless intensity that has made them the benchmark of world rugby.