The Springboks were sensational on attack. An attack orchestrated meticulously by Sacha-Feinberg MngomeZulu.
The Springboks ran in nine tries en route to a dominant 67-30 victory over Los Pumas in Durban during Round 5 of the Rugby Championship on Saturday night.
As a result, the Boks have maintained their number one spot in the latest rugby world rankings.
So, let’s take a look at which Boks flourished and fired. Additionally, we look at the players who were underwhelming against Argentina.
SUPER SPRINGBOKS PLAYER RATINGS
Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu – 9/10
Mngomezul was scintillating, stupendous and superb for the Springboks. He kick-started proceedings with a long-range penalty to get the Springboks scoreboard ticking. However, this was just the beginning of the MngomeZulu masterclass at Kings Park.
He played as if he had the ball on a string.
The Stormers flyhalf scored a hat-trick and orchestrated the backline meticulously. Sacha beat defenders at will. Additionally (as if a hat trick wasn’t enough), he provided a try assist for Kolbe. This was one of two perfectly measured and timed cross kicks.
Pieter-Steph Du Toit – 8.5/10
PSDT is back to his old self.
He reminded everyone why he was named the 2025 World Rugby Player of the Year. The powerful and elusive Springboks flanker made metres at will.
He beat defenders and exploded into contact with plenty of metres made after contact too. He also made some big hits on defence to round off a top-class display at 7 for the Boks. Welcome back du Toit!
WHO FLOPPED
Thomas du Toit – 5/10
The Bok front rower was far from his best. He gave away a couple of penalties. Du Toit an early scrum penalty and a high tackle.
Eben Etzebeth – 6/10
The Springboks lock made 8 carries and 7 tackles in a gritty and attritional performance. However, he failed to get gain line dominance. Also, he did not make as many dominant hits as we have grown accustomed to.
Siya Kolisi – 6/10
Kolisi did not do much wrong but he did not do anything great either. So, it was a solid shift but not great from our Springboks captain. He was subbed early in the second half.
