TURIN, Italy (AP) — South Africa absorbed a red card for a second straight test and prevailed again in beating Italy 32-14 at the Juventus Stadium on Saturday.

The Springboks played a man short for almost 70 minutes after lock Franco Mostert was sent off, but showed the adaptability and resilience that helped them beat France in Paris with 14 men a week ago.

The Boks bench was reliably impactful as they led Italy by only six points with eight minutes to go, and secured the win with a try by replacement Grant Williams from a counterattack inside their own half.

They capped a stylish finish moments later when Ethan Hooker, a midfielder moved to the wing, scored his first test try from a kick-pass by replacement Manie Libbok.

Springboks captain Siya Kolisi said they always plan for red

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