In a display that could only be described as a rugby masterclass, Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu turned the field into his personal playground during the Springboks’ thunderous 67-30 trouncing of Argentina in Durban. Scoring a hat-trick and amassing a jaw-dropping 37 points, Feinberg-Mngomezulu not only shattered records but also expectations, meriting Rassie Erasmus's glowing commendation.
Erasmus was effusive in his praise, highlighting not just Sacha’s brilliance but also the synergistic play that set the stage for his star flyhalf. “
‘He was brilliant on the day. What we always say is that you can’t put someone in there and immediately expect them to be world class. It doesn’t just happen overnight.’
He has grown a little bit against New Zealand, and a little bit against Australia, and I think he only has 11 caps or something like that, but I thought Damian de Allende helped him a lot and Damian Willemse played well and Manie [Libbok] came on played well and there were a lot of guys that played well, but no one can disagree that Sacha was Man of the Match and did incredible things on the field,” said Erasmus.
As the Boks continue to steamroll through their competition, Erasmus pointed to the broader strategy at play, emphasizing the development of a versatile and resilient squad. The recent matches, where the Springboks dominated with a total of 15 tries in just two games, underscored this point perfectly. “
‘What we’re trying to do is not just build some combinations that work, but that all of our combinations work and I guess that’s starting to click,’
said Erasmus, reflecting on the team’s performance.
The match wasn’t without its challenges, however. Injuries to key players like Cheslin Kolbe, Damian Willemse, and Ethan Hooker meant a reshuffled backline that didn’t miss a beat—a testament to the depth and preparedness of the team. “It takes time to swap people in and out and have them play in sync, but we also know how quickly that can change so we won’t get carried away,” Erasmus cautioned, keeping the victory in perspective.
The drama of the Rugby Championship is set to conclude this Saturday at Twickenham, where Argentina will host the Springboks. The showdown, kicking off at 3pm SA time, promises not just to decide the title but to test the mettle of this formidable Bok squad once more.
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In a display that could only be described as a rugby masterclass, Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu turned the field into his personal playground during the Springboks’ thunderous 67-30 trouncing of Argentina in Durban. Scoring a hat-trick and amassing a jaw-dropping 37 points, Feinberg-Mngomezulu not only shattered records but also expectations, meriting Rassie Erasmus's glowing commendation.
Erasmus was effusive in his praise, highlighting not just Sacha’s brilliance but also the synergistic play that set the stage for his star flyhalf. “
‘He was brilliant on the day. What we always say is that you can’t put someone in there and immediately expect them to be world class. It doesn’t just happen overnight.’
He has grown a little bit against New Zealand, and a little bit against Australia, and I think he only has 11 caps or something like that, but I thought Damian de Allende helped him a lot and Damian Willemse played well and Manie [Libbok] came on played well and there were a lot of guys that played well, but no one can disagree that Sacha was Man of the Match and did incredible things on the field,” said Erasmus.As the Boks continue to steamroll through their competition, Erasmus pointed to the broader strategy at play, emphasizing the development of a versatile and resilient squad. The recent matches, where the Springboks dominated with a total of 15 tries in just two games, underscored this point perfectly. “
‘What we’re trying to do is not just build some combinations that work, but that all of our combinations work and I guess that’s starting to click,’
said Erasmus, reflecting on the team’s performance.The match wasn’t without its challenges, however. Injuries to key players like Cheslin Kolbe, Damian Willemse, and Ethan Hooker meant a reshuffled backline that didn’t miss a beat—a testament to the depth and preparedness of the team. “It takes time to swap people in and out and have them play in sync, but we also know how quickly that can change so we won’t get carried away,” Erasmus cautioned, keeping the victory in perspective.
The drama of the Rugby Championship is set to conclude this Saturday at Twickenham, where Argentina will host the Springboks. The showdown, kicking off at 3pm SA time, promises not just to decide the title but to test the mettle of this formidable Bok squad once more.