Player ratings who stood out and who flopped for the springboks
Here are the player ratings for the Springboks' 2022 Rugby Championship campaign, including the standout performers and those who underperformed:
Standout Performers:
- Eben Etzebeth (Lock) - 9/10: Etzebeth was a dominant force in the Springboks' pack, making crucial tackles and winning turnovers. He was also a threat at the breakdown.
- Faf de Klerk (Scrum-half) - 8.5/10: De Klerk was his usual energetic self, making good decisions and providing a spark in attack. He also kicked well and was solid in defense.
- Makazole Mapimpi (Winger) - 8.5/10: Mapimpi was a constant threat on the wing, making several line breaks and scoring important tries.
- Pieter-Steph du Toit (Flank) - 8.5/10: Du Toit was his usual dynamic self, making big hits and winning turnovers. He also carried well and was a threat in attack.
- Damian de Allende (Center) - 8/10: De Allende was a physical presence in midfield, making good tackles and carrying well. He also linked well with his backline teammates.
Those Who Flopped:
- André Esterhuizen (Center) - 5.5/10: Esterhuizen struggled to make an impact in midfield, making several errors and failing to carry effectively.
- Cobus Reinach (Scrum-half) - 5.5/10: Reinach had a tough tournament, making several errors and struggling to control the tempo of the game.
- Wandile Simelane (Winger) - 5/10: Simelane failed to make an impact on the wing, struggling to beat defenders and making several errors.
- Jasper Wiese (Flank) - 5/10: Wiese struggled to make an impact in the loose, making several errors and failing to win turnovers.
- Frans Malherbe (Prop) - 4.5/10: Malherbe struggled at tighthead prop, making several errors and failing to provide a solid scrummaging platform.
Average Ratings:
- Springboks' pack: 7.5/10 - The Springboks' pack was solid, but struggled to dominate the opposition at times.
- Springboks' backline: 7/10 - The Springboks' backline was inconsistent, with some players struggling to make an impact.
- Springboks' coaching staff: 7.5/10 - The Springboks' coaching staff made some good decisions, but struggled to get the best out of their players at times.
Note: These ratings are subjective and based on the author's opinion.