Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu Breaks Record As Springboks Thrash Argentina In Durban

The Kings Park crowd witnessed something special on Saturday evening. Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, just 23 and still carving his path in international rugby, wrote his name into the Springbok history books as South Africa dismantled Argentina 67-30 in a chaotic yet thrilling Rugby Championship clash.

With a hat-trick of tries and a masterclass in game management, Feinberg-Mngomezulu racked up 37 points, breaking Percy Montgomery’s 17-year-old record of 35 points in a single Test. Fans inside the stadium chanted his name as the young flyhalf controlled the match with a mix of audacity, precision, and flair.

A Game Of Wild Swings

The first half was a rollercoaster. Argentina drew early penalties, capitalising on South Africa’s discipline issues, before Eben Etzebeth thought he had crossed the line only for TMO to intervene. When Malcolm Marx muscled over from a maul, it looked like the Boks had settled. But then came chaos: Cheslin Kolbe’s unorthodox drop-kick restart allowed Santiago Chocobares to score one of the strangest tries Kings Park has ever seen.

The Durban faithful didn’t have to wait long for redemption. Feinberg-Mngomezulu hacked a loose ball into space, outpaced everyone, and dotted down for his first try. By halftime, after weaving through defenders for a second, he had already taken firm control of the contest with South Africa leading 25-23.

Dominance After The Break

The second half was where the Boks truly exploded. Playing with 14 men, Feinberg-Mngomezulu sent a pin-point cross-kick to Kolbe for a sensational try. Soon after, the young playmaker completed his hat-trick with a cheeky dummy step that left Argentina’s defence grasping at air.

Momentum never swung back. Morne van den Berg finished off a sweeping move, Pieter-Steph du Toit powered over twice, Ethan Hooker added his name to the scoresheet, and Manie Libbok capped it with a dazzling chip-and-chase. By full time, South Africa had run in nine tries, turning what had been a tense battle into a record-breaking spectacle.

Social Media Reaction

Rugby fans were quick to light up social media. “The future of Bok rugby has arrived,” one user posted on X (formerly Twitter). Another joked: “Feinberg-Mngomezulu isn’t Percy 2.0. He’s Sacha 1.0.” Rugby legends also weighed in, with many calling his performance “generational.”

Why This Matters

Feinberg-Mngomezulu’s rise comes at a crucial moment. With the Springboks chasing back-to-back Rugby Championship titles, their trip to Twickenham next week now feels less like a challenge and more like an opportunity. A win in London will seal the crown, and with their new record-breaker in red-hot form, South Africa look ready.

For Durban fans, this wasn’t just a win. It was a reminder of the Boks’ ability to blend grit with genius. From Marx’s power to Kolbe’s brilliance and Feinberg-Mngomezulu’s historic night, it was a performance that will be remembered for years.

{Source:SABC Sport}

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