Springbok player ratings from 43-28 win against All Blacks in Baltimore
The South African Springboks defeated the New Zealand All Blacks 43-28 in Baltimore to secure a 3-1 series victory. The article provides individual player performance ratings following the match.
Why it matters
This match highlights the global reach of rugby and the high-stakes nature of the 'Greatest Rivalry' series between two of the sport's most dominant nations.
Captain of the Springboks, Siya Kolisi, celebrates with his team after winning the Greatest Rivalry series. Picture: Caen Couto/Getty Images
The Springboks beat the All Blacks 43-28 in the fourth and final Test of Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry in Baltimore, USA, on Saturday to win the series 3-1.
The Boks outscored the All Blacks six tries to four.
This is how The Citizen rated the performance of the Bok players, out of 10, on Saturday.
Damian Willemse 7: He was strong under the high kicks, in the kick receipt, and so dangerous in space with ball in hand. A very satisfying outing.
Kurt-Lee Arendse 9: What a game … he contested for the high kicks, but his biggest impact was with ball in hand, and in space. He made several good, penetrating runs, and eventually scored a super try.
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