DStv Channel 403 Wednesday, 06 November 2024

Boks shift focus to Portugal

JOHANNESBURG - The Springboks will be looking to get over their loss to Ireland and focus on the upcoming clash with Portugal in Bloemfontein.

South Africa suffered a narrow 25-24 loss to the Irish after a last-gasp drop goal at King’s Park Stadium.

Coach Rassie Erasmus spoke glowingly of Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, who was thrown into the deep end in Durban.

Feinberg-Mngomezulu came off the bench just two minutes into the series-deciding clash after veteran Willie le Roux was forced off due to a head knock.

He took on a position he has filled several times for the Stormers.

It was the 22-year-old’s third appearance in all three of South Africa’s matches so far this year.

This is after coming off the bench to play at fly-half against Wales, followed by a performance in the first Test against Ireland.

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