Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu proved his big-game mettle for the Springboks against Argentina. It seems as though he’s been destined for this since his teen years.
The 23-year-old was only in Grade 7 a decade ago, but already looked like a guy who enjoyed shouldering responsibility.
Have you seen this speech at the end of the U13 Bishops season?
Sacha Feinberg-Mngomzulu makes a stirring speech at Bishops
Sacha already looked like an assured, respected figure when making a speech at the end of a U13 season for Bishops Diocesan College in Cape Town. Proteas legend Herschelle Gibbs called him a ‘born general’ directly below in the comments. Gibbs also wore the number 10 jersey for Bishops at one juncture.
Feinberg-Mngomezulu is now a bona fide Springboks star
There’s never been any doubt around the 23-year-old pivot’s natural ability, but perhaps there were concerns that the hype train might get the better of him. It’s natural for fans to get excited about a player representing South Africa with such flair and fearlessness; Sacha’s virtuoso display in the Springboks’ 67-30 triumph over Argentina felt like a coming-of-age moment. With his tally of 37 points in that match, no player has ever scored more in a single game for the Boks. He eclipsed the mark set by Percy Montgomery, who scored 35 points against Namibia back in 2007.
Let’s enjoy that stunning SFM performance one more time. Who on earth has the audacity and talent to collect their own cross-kick in a test match of this magnitude?
When are the Springboks and Sacha next in action?
4 October will be a decisive day in the Rugby Championship. How can the Springboks secure the trophy? Permutations via Craig Lewis:
South Africa sits at the top of the standings, one point ahead of the All Blacks, and with a vastly superior points difference (+55 to New Zealand’s -6).
Australia are in third place with 11 points, while Argentina are fourth on nine points.
The good news for the Springboks is also that their final fixture will not be played in Argentina, where they have often struggled, but instead it will be played at Twickenham, where they will have plenty of expat support in London.
Ultimately, all the Springboks need to do this Saturday is just ensure that they secure a win over Argentina, by any margin. There is no need for any bonus points, although it’s worth noting that a draw would not be enough (unless the earlier game between New Zealand and Australia also happened to end in a draw that is).
In all likelihood, it’s a case of win, and win at any costs, in any shape or form.
