Rassie highlights support for Feinberg-Mgomezulu after Boks record in Rugby Championship

Rassie Erasmus highlights the collective performance after the Springboks’ victory

Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus acknowledged Sacha Feinberg-Mgomezulu’s brilliant performance against Argentina in the Rugby Championship, but emphasized the importance of teamwork during the match. The Boks achieved a resounding victory over Los Pumas with a score of 67-30 in Durban. Feinberg-Mgomezulu was key by scoring 37 points, including three tries, setting a new scoring record in a single match for South Africa.

Nobody can deny that he was brilliant that day.

Rassie Erasmus

Erasmus, however, preferred not to focus all the attention on the 23-year-old player. The coach recalled that Feinberg-Mgomezulu has made mistakes throughout the tournament, highlighting that progress takes time. Erasmus mentioned that Damian de Allende, Damian Willemse, and Manie contributed significantly to the game. The coach highlighted the team’s support and the importance of giving players time to develop their skills at the highest level of competition. The team captain, Siya Kolisi, praised Feinberg-Mgomezulu’s performance, highlighting his game control and leadership.

Sacha was amazing, not only for the way he scored tries, but for the way he controlled the game.

Siya Kolisi

Kolisi pointed out that teamwork is fundamental for each player to show their potential. He highlighted Feinberg-Mgomezulu’s ability to run with the ball and the support of the rest of the team so that he could perform at his best. The Springboks lead the Rugby Championship standings by one point, ahead of New Zealand, before the final match at Twickenham, London, on Saturday. A win would ensure the Boks retain their title.