New Zealand-born Gareth Anscombe landed a touchline conversion to present Wales an historic 13-12 win over the Springboks of their second Test in Bloemfontein on Saturday.
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The victory was the first by Wales towards the Springboks in South Africa, after 11 defeats spanning 58 years, together with a 96-13 drubbing in 1998.
The Springboks additionally misplaced their prime spot in the World Rugby rankings, slipping to THIRD – as reported by The South African web site.
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Who stood out – and who flopped – for the Springboks?
All scores out of 10
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15. Warrick Gelant – 6
He was a livewire at the again and he made extra metres with ball in hand than another participant on the subject. His passing nonetheless must be improved, as does his basic play kicking sport.
14. Kurt Lee Arendse – 7
On debut, almost scored in the opening jiffy. Stood as much as the bodily problem on defence by placing in some massive hits on gamers considerably bigger than him.
13. Jesse Kriel – 5
Made some good runs and confirmed spectacular pace at occasions. Little likelihood he retains his place for subsequent weekend.
12. Andre Esterhuizen – 5
Promised greater than he delivered. Another participant who received’t function in subsequent Saturday’s collection decider at the Cape Town Stadium.
11. Aphelele Fassi – 6
Promising efficiency general. Chased effectively, received few alternatives with ball in hand. Deserves one other crack.
10. Handre Pollard – 6
Miles higher than Elton Jantjies final day out, however missed two uncharacteristic penalties. Captaincy received off to the worst doable begin.
9. Jaden Hendrikse – 7
His service from the rucks was quick and correct for most of the sport. He had a combined bag by way of his decision-making and his kicking out of hand could possibly be higher as effectively. Expect Faf du Klerk to return subsequent weekend, however Hendrikse deserves one other look.
8. Evan Roos – 7
Impressive contemplating he was on debut. Had extra carries than another participant in the Springboks’ pack. Will he get one other shot in entrance of his ‘residence’ crowd in Cape Town subsequent weekend? Watch this house!
7. Pieter-Steph du Toit – 6
Springbok administration might be thrilled he received by means of 80 minutes unhurt. Needs time to rediscover his undoubted world-class kind.
6. Marcell Coetzee – 6
Usually a menace at the breakdown, he didn’t get too many alternatives to point out off his abilities. Rock-solid on defence.
5. Marvin Orie – 6
Didn’t put a foot improper and did his job in the lineouts and imposed himself bodily at ruck-time and on defence.
4. Eben Etzebeth – 8
The greatest Springbok participant on the subject. Terrorised Wales at the lineouts. Conceded a few penalties however greater than made up for that on the whole play.
3. Trevor Nyakane – 6
The scrums have been typically nightmarish all match because of Australian referee Angus Gardner’s interpretation. Did his job, made some sturdy carries.
2. Joseph Dweba – 6
Lineout throwing was typically good, however will kick himself with a skew throw-in when the Springboks have been metres from the Welsh tryline mid-way by means of the first half. Scrummed effectively sufficient.
1. Thomas du Toit – 7
Much like his fellow prop Trevor Nyakane, would’ve been pissed off at scrum-time. High work price in open play and didn’t give an inch on defence.