The backline of the Springboks were rather toothless and that waas probably due to the center pairing. However, here is my honesta ssessmnet of the prerformances of the players:-
15 Willemse 5,5
14 Fassi 6,6
13 Kriel 5,5
12 Steyn 5,5
11 Nkosi 6,5
10 Jantjies 5,5
9 Reinach 8,0
8 Wiese 8,0
7 Smith 6,5
6 Kolisi 7,0
5 De Jager 7,5
4 Etzebeth 7,5
3 Louw 7,5
2 Dwebe 6,5
1 Nche 7,0
16 Marx 6,5
18 Koch 7,0
20 Van Staden 6,5
The other players did not have enough game time to be rated.
Fassi looked good when carrying the ball - but his defense was problematic. Jajtjies was problematic from a ball skills perspective. Wiese was the well-deserved MOM. His best game in the Springbok Jersey -looks promising as a future n8 when Vermeulen calls it a day
De Jager was the best lock playing today.
I must admit I have had reservations about this team - but they did deliver the goods.
