Former Springbok coach Nick Mallett was full of praise for Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu after a stellar performance that lit up Durban during the Boks’ emphatic 67-30 thrashing of Argentina. The young flyhalf scored a jaw-dropping 37 points, including a trio of tries, in what Mallett described as a “rare, all-round flyhalf performance.”
On the "Talking Boks" podcast, Mallett couldn't hide his enthusiasm. “The hype is only going to grow for this guy,” he noted, lauding Sacha's blend of “unbelievable self-confidence and outstanding physical attributes.” Mallett's analysis didn’t stop at mere physicality; he highlighted the strategic acumen Feinberg-Mngomezulu brought to the game, especially after a tough start. “In the first 20 minutes we weren’t in the game,” Mallett recalled, signaling how the young star turned the tide once the Boks gained momentum.
"The moment we got fast, front-foot ball he was electric."
Mallett was particularly impressed with how Sacha responded to setbacks, such as a quick goal-line drop-out mistake by Cheslin Kolbe that led to an Argentine try. “After the Cheslin incident, Sacha put in the long kick, chased, and scored himself.” His tenacity didn’t waver, even after a penalty try was awarded to Argentina. “He took control again – held the ball through multiple phases into first-half injury time and wriggled over himself. It was as if he took responsibility for the team in his own hands.”
The former coach also pointed out Sacha's keen vision and decision-making, which shone brightly with a cross-kick to Kolbe that was “so precise Kolbe didn’t need to break stride.” Mallett expects that Bok coach Rassie Erasmus will keep the selection heat on, maintaining his strategy of three players per position, which keeps everyone on their toes.
Reflecting on historical performances, Mallett compared Sacha's outing to that of rugby legend Dan Carter’s iconic game against the Lions in 2005. “The last time I saw a flyhalf this complete was Dan Carter,” he stated, emphasizing the rarity and excellence of Feinberg-Mngomezulu’s performance.
As the rugby world watches, it seems clear that Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu not only turned up the volume for the Boks but perhaps tuned into the frequencies of greatness, reminiscent of Carter’s best days.
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Former Springbok coach Nick Mallett was full of praise for Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu after a stellar performance that lit up Durban during the Boks’ emphatic 67-30 thrashing of Argentina. The young flyhalf scored a jaw-dropping 37 points, including a trio of tries, in what Mallett described as a “rare, all-round flyhalf performance.”
On the "Talking Boks" podcast, Mallett couldn't hide his enthusiasm. “The hype is only going to grow for this guy,” he noted, lauding Sacha's blend of “unbelievable self-confidence and outstanding physical attributes.” Mallett's analysis didn’t stop at mere physicality; he highlighted the strategic acumen Feinberg-Mngomezulu brought to the game, especially after a tough start. “In the first 20 minutes we weren’t in the game,” Mallett recalled, signaling how the young star turned the tide once the Boks gained momentum.
"The moment we got fast, front-foot ball he was electric."
Mallett was particularly impressed with how Sacha responded to setbacks, such as a quick goal-line drop-out mistake by Cheslin Kolbe that led to an Argentine try. “After the Cheslin incident, Sacha put in the long kick, chased, and scored himself.” His tenacity didn’t waver, even after a penalty try was awarded to Argentina. “He took control again – held the ball through multiple phases into first-half injury time and wriggled over himself. It was as if he took responsibility for the team in his own hands.”
The former coach also pointed out Sacha's keen vision and decision-making, which shone brightly with a cross-kick to Kolbe that was “so precise Kolbe didn’t need to break stride.” Mallett expects that Bok coach Rassie Erasmus will keep the selection heat on, maintaining his strategy of three players per position, which keeps everyone on their toes.
Reflecting on historical performances, Mallett compared Sacha's outing to that of rugby legend Dan Carter’s iconic game against the Lions in 2005. “The last time I saw a flyhalf this complete was Dan Carter,” he stated, emphasizing the rarity and excellence of Feinberg-Mngomezulu’s performance.
As the rugby world watches, it seems clear that Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu not only turned up the volume for the Boks but perhaps tuned into the frequencies of greatness, reminiscent of Carter’s best days.