{
  "id": 7062252,
  "title": "Springbok player ratings from 43-28 win against All Blacks in Baltimore",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/springbok-player-ratings-from-43-28-win-against-all-blacks-in",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-13T05:03:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Citizen",
    "slug": "the-citizen",
    "url": "https://www.citizen.co.za/sport/rugby/springbok-player-ratings-from-43-28-win-against-all-blacks-in-baltimore/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Springboks triumphed over the All Blacks 43-28 in the final Test of Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry, clinching the series 3-1 in Baltimore, USA on Saturday. The Citizen has rated the Bok players' performance out of 10. Damian Willemse received a solid 7, commending his strong performance under high kicks, effective kicking, and dangerous runs with the ball. Kurt-Lee Arendse received a top score of 9, praising his high kick contests, ball-winning runs, and impressive tries. Jesse Kriel's rating was 6, acknowledging his solid defense and strong carries. Damian de Allende's 8 highlighted his strong carries, tries, and conversion. Ethan Hooker's rating of 8 reflected his tackling, jumping, and attack involvement. Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu's 6 reflected his decent runs, kicking, and penalty issues. Morné van den Berg's top rating of 9 was for his tackles, ball control, and crucial tries. Jasper Wiese's 7 was for his hard work, big carries, and tackles. Pieter-Steph du Toit's 7 was for his strong kicks, carries, tackles, and a try. Siya Kolisi's 8 was due to his impactful tackles and ball-carrying. Ruan Nortjé's 7 was for his lineout work, tackles, and loose play. Eben Etzebeth's 7 was a tribute to his huge effort, turnover wins, and kick-charges. Wilco Louw's 6 reflected his solid scrum work and tackles. Malcolm Marx's 8 highlighted his excellent lineout throws, loose play involvement, and a try. Ox Nché's 7 was for his scrum efforts and involvement in loose play. Bench Deon Fourie's 6 acknowledged his energy, lineout effort, and penalty error. Gerhard Steenekamp's 6 was for his solid scrum work and tackles. Thomas du Toit's 6 was for his scrum involvement and penalty error. Lood de Jager's 8 was praised for his powerful carries and impact. André Esterhuizen received an 8 for his flank involvement, carries, and a try. Cameron Hanekom's 8 was for his speed, energy, and crucial try. Cobus Reinach's 7 was due to his wingers' role, good runs, and all Blacks disruption. Manie Libbok's 6 was due to his kicks and head contact penalty, but also his nice runs.",
  "summary": "There were several good performances by Springbok players in their fourth Test win against the All Blacks in Baltimore on Saturday.",
  "key_points": [
    "Damian Willemse earned a 7 for strong performance and dangerous runs",
    "Kurt-Lee Arendse received a top score of 9 for high kicks and tries",
    "Morné van den Berg's 9 highlighted tackles, ball control, and crucial tries"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Several top Springbok players boosted their stock with standout performances, particularly Kurt-Lee Arendse and Morné van den Berg who both received a top rating of 9 in their positions.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "IOL",
        "title": "All Blacks coach blasts penalties for ‘bugger all’ as Boks crush Kiwis in Baltimore",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/all-blacks-coach-blasts-penalties-for-bugger-all-as-boks-crush-kiwis",
        "published": "2026-09-13T11:45:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}