Player ratings who fired and who flopped for the boks
Here's a breakdown of the player ratings for the Springboks in their 26-10 win over the All Blacks in the Rugby Championship:
Fired:
- Eben Etzebeth (8/10) - The lock was a dominant force in the lineout and made some crucial tackles.
- Pieter-Steph du Toit (8/10) - The flanker was everywhere on the field, making tackles and winning turnovers.
- Faf de Klerk (8/10) - The scrum-half was his usual energetic self, making some great breaks and distributing the ball well.
- Makazole Mapimpi (8/10) - The winger was a threat with ball in hand, making some great runs and causing problems for the All Blacks.
- Handré Pollard (7.5/10) - The fly-half kicked well and controlled the game, but could have been more clinical with his passing.
Flopped:
- Cheslin Kolbe (5.5/10) - The winger had a quiet game, making some mistakes and not being as effective as he usually is.
- Lood de Jager (5.5/10) - The lock struggled at the lineout and was beaten by the All Blacks' scrum.
- Malcolm Marx (5/10) - The hooker had a poor game, making some mistakes and not being as effective as he usually is.
- Aphiwe Dyantyi (4.5/10) - The winger was substituted early in the game after a poor performance, making some mistakes and not being able to get involved in the game.
- RG Snyman (4/10) - The lock struggled at the lineout and was beaten by the All Blacks' scrum, and was also guilty of some mistakes.
Note: These ratings are subjective and may vary depending on individual opinions and perspectives.