The Springboks claimed a formidable 27-13 win over England on Saturday. Here we dish out some key participant rankings.
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Who fired for the Springboks:
Kurt-Lee Arendse (9/10)
What a yr it has been for Arendse, who has scored seven tries in seven Tests, and his gorgeous solo effort on Saturday was undoubtedly his greatest one but.
The speedster was sensational in nearly all the things he did at Twickenham, including actual spark to proceedings because the Springboks continued to impressively evolve their assault.
Damian Willemse (8/10)
Increasingly it appears very tough to think about Willemse being displaced from the No 10 jersey, even when Handre Pollard returns from harm.
Willemse produced yet one more extremely mature efficiency on Saturday, establishing Arendse’s attempt with an excellent break and offload. However, it was his two sweetly struck drop targets that basically confirmed how far he has come as a participant this yr.
Frans Malherbe (8/10)
Often the Springboks’ unsung hero all through 2022, Malherbe deserves loads of credit score for what was one other rampaging effort at scrum time towards England.
Malherbe was a daunting presence on the set piece, and led the cost because the Springboks totally dominated England at scrum time in a efficiency that was paying homage to the 2019 World Cup last.
Faf de Klerk (7/10)
Earlier this yr, De Klerk appeared to have misplaced his maintain on the No 9 jersey, and but the competitors has introduced one of the best out of him as he’s roared again into the beginning lineup.
He was a bundle of vitality towards England, whereas his kicking – each at objective and to the touch – was just so good on Saturday.
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Despite the spectacular all-round efficiency for South Africa, there have been a few gamers who flopped for the Springboks.
Thomas du Toit (0/10)
This was actually an unlucky flip of occasions for Du Toit, who has waited so lengthy for one other alternative in Springbok colors, and quickly after approaching in its place he was red-carded for a horrible sort out.
It was a crimson card that gave England a ray of hope at a time when the Springboks have been in line to rack up a large victory, and it actually soured the top end result.
Evan Roos (5/10)
The Stormers star was stuffed with vitality and effort, however sadly he was unable to make as a lot of an affect as he could have hoped.
This would have nonetheless been a extremely useful expertise for the teenager, however many would have hoped for a extra notable efficiency on his first Test begin.
TEAMS
Springboks – 15 Willie le Roux, 14 Kurt-Lee Arendse, 13 Jesse Kriel, 12 Damian de Allende, 11 Makazole Mapimpi, 10 Damian Willemse, 9 Faf de Klerk, 8 Evan Roos, 7 Franco Mostert, 6 Siya Kolisi (c), 5 Marvin Orie, 4 Eben Etzebeth, 3 Frans Malherbe, 2 Bongi Mbonambi, 1 Ox Nche.
Subs: 16 Malcolm Marx, 17 Steven Kitshoff, 18 Thomas du Toit, 19 Marco van Staden, 20 Kwagga Smith, 21 Jaden Hendrikse, 22 Manie Libbok, 23 Canan Moodie.
England – 15 Freddie Steward, 14 Tommy Freeman, 13 Manu Tuilagi, 12 Owen Farrell (c), 11 Jonny May, 10 Marcus Smith, 9 Jack van Poortvliet, 8 Billy Vunipola, 7 Tom Curry, 6 Alex Coles, 5 Jonny Hill, 4 Maro Itoje, 3 Kyle Sinckler, 2 Jamie George, 1 Mako Vunipola.
Subs: 16 Luke Cowan-Dickie, 17 Ellis Genge, 18 Will Stuart, 19 David Ribbans, 20 Sam Simmonds, 21 Ben Youngs, 22 Henry Slade, 23 Jack Nowell.
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