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Springboks player ratings vs Wales | 3rd Test July 2022

Eben Etzebeth of South Africa during the 3rd Castle Lager Incoming Series test match between South Africa and Wales at DHL Stadium on July 16, 2022 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images/Getty Images)

It was not perfect and it was perhaps more of a slog than most pundits would have expected. However, South Africa wrapped up their three-Test series against Wales with a 30-14 win in Cape Town on Saturday.

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There were some promising signs that the Springboks are improving, but it was the famous Bomb Squad that secured this win.

Jan de Koning rates the South African players:

15 Damian Willemse – 8
Great chasing and beating player in the air. Was moved to inside centre after Kolbe left the field. Produced a big hit on defence under pressure deep inside Bok territory. Made great calls on defence and some impressive carries.

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      14 Cheslin Kolbe – 5
      Was exposed on defence a few times and left the field with a suspected jaw fracture after just 20 minutes.

      13 Lukhanyo Am – 5
      Sublime chip for Mapimpi, who just put a foot into touch. He struggled when he moved to the wing and made some errors in judgement.

      12 Damian de Allende – 5
      Had a couple of powerful carries. However, conceded a few penalties and mistimed as many tackles as he made.

      11 Makazole Mapimpi – 5
      Chased hard and tackled well. Was penalised for head contact late in first half and lost his contest with George North.

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      10 Handre Pollard – 6
      His kicking was far more clinical and ran into the gap between two forwards for the opening try. However, made some poor decisions and while better, still not up to his World Cup standard.

      9 Jaden Hendrikse – 6
      Showed a great turn of pace down the right wing, but unfortunately, the pass to Am was forward. Did the basics well, but conceded a few turnovers.

      8 Jasper Wiese – 6
      Impressive with the ball in hand, with 11 carries in the first half. Made his tackles and worked hard at the breakdown, but conceded two turnovers. Subbed just before half-time.

      7 Pieter-Steph du Toit – 6
      His work on defence and wi ball in hand is improving. He clearly enjoys the additional game time at this level. However, he conceded a soft penalty after a warning as well as a couple of turnovers.

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      6 Siyamthanda Kolisi – 7
      His best game of the season. Some really powerful carries and crucial try. It was not flawless, but his work rate was impressive.

      5 Lodewyk de Jager – 6
      Was powerful with ball in hand, making some decent metres with a couple of his runs. Did his work in the set pieces and slipped just one tackle.

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      4 Eben Etzebeth – 8
      Showed great endeavour and had plenty of carries. Showed good turn of pace and made all his tackles. Some great pressure at the breakdown and a crucial charge down early in the second half when Wales looked to be having the momentum.

      3 Frans Malherbe – 6
      Unfortunately his work rate outside of the set pieces – where he was impressive – remains a concern.

      2 Mbongeni Mbonambi – 6
      Great in the set pieces and good value for his try. Didn’t get many metres for his five carries, but made all his tackles.

      1 Trevor Nyakane – 6
      Powerful scrumming – again showed he is comfortable on both the tighthead and (in this case) loosehead side. However, he also penalised at a couple of scrums. His work rate outside the set pieces also still a concerns.

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      16 Malcolm Marx – 7
      Brought the power game, with some very impressive carries – especially in the final 10 minutes. Also won a crucial turnover penalty.

      17 Steven Kitshoff – 5
      Not his usual self, making no impact with ball in hand. Another player who needs to improve his work rate.

      18 Vincent Koch – 6
      Some impressive carrying and a high work rate, with his only downside the two missed tackles.

      19 Franco Mostert – 5
      Brought some energy, but a penalty at a maul late in the second half and a missed the let-downs.

      20 Kwagga Smith – 9
      His first action was winning a turnover inside his own 22 and then another crucial turnover close to his line n the final 10 minutes. Plenty of energy and made good ground with ball in hand. Add in his seven tackles and he was the most productive player for the Boks.

      21 Elrigh Louw – NA
      Not enough time to be rated.

      22 Francois de Klerk – 6
      Did the basics well and was a menace on defence.

      23 Willie le Roux – 7
      Solid at the back and brought some much-needed energy on attack. His vision added a real threat to the Bok attack.

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      Shaune 1040 days ago

      Wiese made 11 caries in 35 minutes before taken off injured. Clearly you never watched the game. You also don’t concede a turnover you make one mate. Poor article

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