It's going to be difficult to stop South Africa making the final ©Getty Images

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When Italy's Simone Ferrari broke down in the first minute, the writing was on the wall ©Getty Images
When Italy's Simone Ferrari broke down in the first minute, the writing was on the wall ©Getty Images
Perfectly balanced and elusive, Cheslin Kolbe scored the opening try for South Africa ©Getty Images
Perfectly balanced and elusive, Cheslin Kolbe scored the opening try for South Africa ©Getty Images
South Africa were head and shoulders above Italy in all departments ©Getty Images
South Africa were head and shoulders above Italy in all departments ©Getty Images
The tipping point came when Duane Vermeulen almost landed on his neck ©Getty Images
The tipping point came when Duane Vermeulen almost landed on his neck ©Getty Images
English referee had no choice but to give a red card to Andrea Lovotti, number one ©Getty Images
English referee had no choice but to give a red card to Andrea Lovotti, number one ©Getty Images
No one wanted to get in the way of 6ft 9in RG Snyman ©Getty Images
No one wanted to get in the way of 6ft 9in RG Snyman ©Getty Images
Italy had their moments but couldn't cross the tryline ©Getty Images
Italy had their moments but couldn't cross the tryline ©Getty Images
South Africa are blessed with one of the best forward packs in the tournament ©Getty Images
South Africa are blessed with one of the best forward packs in the tournament ©Getty Images
The Rugby World Cup is being played in an incredible spirit ©Getty Images
The Rugby World Cup is being played in an incredible spirit ©Getty Images