6 Standout players from Australia v South Africa
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The Springboks opened their Rugby Championship campaign with a dominant 33-7 victory over the Wallabies.
Let’s look at 6 standout players and their stats, from the game.
Pieter-Steph du Toit - A powerful carrier of the ball, and just as powerful in defence too.
1 Try
13 Carries
48 Metres gained
1 Defender beaten
13 Tackles made
2 Turnovers won
Ben-Jason Dixon – A great defensive effort from the flanker making the most tackles in the game along with Wallaby debutant Carlo Tizzano (19)
19 Tackles
6 Carries
1 Try assist
Elrigh Louw – A classic Springbok type of 8th man doing everything required from him. Overall, a great debut for the 24-year-old.
8 Tackles
9 Carries
4 Defenders beaten
34 Metres gained
Sacha-Feinberg Mngomezulu – A great game for the 22-year-old showing flare in attack and standing firm in defence.
67% Kick success rate
12 Kicks from hand
8 Points
1 Clean break
3 Defenders beaten
1 Try assist
75% Tackle success rate
1 Turnover won
Jesse Kriel – A slow first half for the mid-fielder but came out flying in the 2nd half to create a try.
1 Clean break
1 Offload
1 Try assist
3 Defenders beaten
58 Metres gained
78% Tackle success rate
Kurt-Lee Arendse – A brace for the winger creating a try out of nothing showing off his speed and flare.
2 Tries
107 Metres gained
5 Defenders beaten
3 Clean breaks
100% Tackle success rate
1 Turnover won
