Captain Siya Kolisi was outstanding leading his team to a Rugby Championship win in Sydney.
It was a surprisingly quiet game for the outside centre. The action just didn’t go his way, but he made seven tackles and missed two; made a good pass for Franco Mostert’s try.He was close to being back to his best. Carried the ball strongly and often and also made six passes, two of which in the build-up to tries being scored, in a busy outing. Also put in 13 tackles, and scored a try.
Damian de Allende of the Springboks celebrates his try during the Rugby Championship match against Australia. Picture: Cameron Spencer/Getty ImagesLike Kriel, wasn’t involved in too much of the Boks’ play, but like Moodie, he finished off the one chance that came his way, in some style. He didn’t deserve a yellow card for his altercation with Marike Korobeite.
Allan Alaalatoa of the Wallabies and Eben Etzebeth of the Springboks scuffle during the match in Sydney. Picture: Mark Metcalfe/Getty ImagesIt was a quiet game for the tighthead prop. He scrummed well enough, carried twice and made two tackles.It was another solid showing by the hooker. He threw the ball into the lineout on 14 occasions and found his jumper 12 times. Two of his throws were pinched. He carried strongly to the gainline and pulled off 11 tackles. He must start every Test.
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