Springbok player ratings from 17-10 win against Argentina

The Springboks secured a hard-fought 17-10 victory over Argentina in a tight game held in Buenos Aires on Saturday. At halftime, the score was tied at 10-10. The Citizen provided ratings for the Bok players out of 10.

Aphelele Fassi had a mixed performance as fullback, earning a 6. He made some slick runs and saves but also dropped a high kick and was tackled off the field.

Edwill van der Merwe demonstrated effort, scoring a try and getting strong tackles, resulting in a rating of 7. Canan Moodie was less impactful, contributing with a few good tackles and a key pass, but earned a 6.

Andre Esterhuizen had a few mishaps, including knocking the ball on, but still managed a 6 for his tackles and carries. Ethan Hooker put in hard work but lacked scoring opportunities, earning a 6.

Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu tried hard but had some poor passes and kicks, scoring a 5. Cobus Reinach, the best Bok on the field, scored a try from a pick and go, earning an 8. Elrigh Louw showed improvement but got lost in the action, rating a 6.

Siya Kolisi, despite his hamstring issues, was solid with several hard carries and good tackles, earning a 7. Lood de Jager returned to action strongly, earning a 7 for his energy and quality at No 5. Eben Etzebeth made a good return, contributing to key plays, earning a 7.

Thomas du Toit dominated later in the game, despite being penalized early, earning a 7. Johan Grobbelaar had decent lineout throws and overall body work, earning a 7. Boan Venter scrummed well but was quiet elsewhere, rating a 6.

The bench, consisting of Jan-Hendrik Wessels, Gerhard Steenekamp, Zachary Porthen, Ben-Jason Dixon, Cobus Wiese, Marco van Staden, Morné van den Berg, and Handre Pollard, provided energy and intensity. Van Staden tackled hard and carried strongly, resulting in an 8. Van den Berg's kicking was poor, but his energy was vital, earning a 8. Handre Pollard's calmness was key in a tight game, earning a 7.