Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu is surrounded by an array of experienced Springboks. This can only be beneficial for his development as a player and person.
Willie Le Roux may not be everybody’s cup of tea, but his peers love him.
Here, SFM opens up on how he’s learned from the veteran fullback playmaker.
Sacha opens up on his love for Willie Le Roux
“Willie brings a lot, he is one of my favourite players. Until you play with the guy, you don’t understand how great he is at his job. Willie’s communication, knowledge, and rugby IQ are out of this world.
“He takes a lot of pressure off us game drivers with his communication regarding the positioning of the back three, for example. It is a pity people don’t get to experience that because he truly is one of the best.”
Feinberg-Mngomezulu proves his mettle for the Springboks
There’s never been any doubt around the 23-year-old pivot’s natural ability, but perhaps there were concerns that the hype train might get the better of him. It’s natural for fans to get excited about a player representing South Africa with such flair and fearlessness; Sacha’s virtuoso display in the Springboks’ 67-30 triumph over Argentina felt like a coming-of-age moment. With his tally of 37 points in that match, no player has ever scored more in a single game for the Boks. He eclipsed the mark set by Percy Montgomery, who scored 35 points against Namibia back in 2007.
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When are the Springboks and Sacha next in action?
4 October will be a decisive day in the Rugby Championship. How can the Springboks secure the trophy? Permutations via Craig Lewis:
South Africa sits at the top of the standings, one point ahead of the All Blacks, and with a vastly superior points difference (+55 to New Zealand’s -6).
Australia are in third place with 11 points, while Argentina are fourth on nine points.
The good news for the Springboks is also that their final fixture will not be played in Argentina, where they have often struggled, but instead it will be played at Twickenham, where they will have plenty of expat support in London.
Ultimately, all the Springboks need to do this Saturday is secure a win over Argentina by any margin. There is no need for any bonus points, although it’s worth noting that a draw would not be enough (unless the earlier game between New Zealand and Australia also happened to end in a draw that is).
In all likelihood, it’s a case of win, and win at any costs, in any shape or form.
