The Springbok coaches have already made it clear that as they head into the 2025 season, numerous opportunities will be afforded to ‘next gen’ talent, while some seasoned veterans will need to accept playing a little less in order to ultimately extend their careers.
It’s with this in mind that the continued rise of Stormers flyhalf Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu must be leaving the Springbok coaches to lick their lips in anticipation of what he could do on the Test stage this season.
Just over a week ago he he produced a simply sensational performance in what was an all-time top-tier hat-trick display against Connacht.
The dynamic playmaker then backed that up with another vibrant display this past weekend as he scored 26 points in an emphatic victory for the Stormers over Benetton.
After an unfortunate run of injuries, Feinberg-Mngomezulu now appears to be at the peak of his powers, and every indication suggests that the Springbok have an incredibly special one-of-a-kind superstar on their hands.
MORE TO SMILE ABOUT FOR SPRINGBOKS
Just as Feinberg-Mngomezulu has made it clear that he will be making a big play for the Springbok No 10 jersey this season, there has also been a timely surge in performances from Bulls front rower Jan-Hendrik Wessels.
The 23-year-old is another youth prodigy who now truly seems to be coming into his own, having recently produced one standout performance after another for the Bulls.
His stunning Man of the Match performance against Glasgow on Friday night served as a timely reminder that the Springboks won’t have to look too far when it comes to settling on a replacement for Steven Kitshoff after his unfortunate retirement.
THE BOKS HAVE A BUSY SEASON AHEAD:
TBC: vs Barbarians, TBC, TBC
5 July: vs Italy, Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria
12 July: vs Italy, Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Gqeberha
19 July: vs Georgia, Mbombela Stadium, Nelspruit
16 August: vs Australia, Ellis Park, Johannesburg
23 August: vs Australia, DHL Stadium, Cape Town
6 September: vs New Zealand, Auckland
13 September: vs New Zealand, Wellington
27 September: vs Argentina, Kings Park, Durban
4 October: vs Argentina, London
1 November: vs Wales, Cardiff
8 November: vs France, Paris
15 November: vs Italy, Turin
22 November: vs Ireland, Dublin
*SA Rugby are working on adding two more Tests for the Springboks, likely to be against Japan and Portugal
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Meanwhile, here is an important reminder on ticket sales for the Springbok men’s game against Argentina in the Rugby Championship at Twickenham in October.
Ticket sales
Tickets are on sale via Ticketmaster.co.uk and England Rugby, starting from just £55* for adults and £28* for Under-16s.
Hospitality packages are also available on www.allianzstadiumtwickenham.com
(*booking fees apply)
