As the curtain falls on the Springboks' mid-year Test campaign, we hand out some key player ratings based on performances against Portugal.
In a ruthless display of attacking flair and defensive superiority, the Springboks ran in 10 tries, while only conceding three, to capped off their mid-year Test campaign on a high note.
This masterclass came despite the fact that the Springboks had to play the majority of the game with 14 men, after Andre Esterhuizen’s yellow card was upgraded to a red for a contentious head-to-head clashAfter his centre partner Andre Esterhuizen’s yellow card for a head-to-head clash, Am was tasked to cover the midfield alone and he did so with aplomb.
Rassie Erasmus and Salmaan Moerat with the seven uncapped players set to make their Test debuts for the Springboks against Portugal. Image: Via SA Rugby.
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