5. Victor Matfield 6
The Boks missed his captaincy (particularly in the second half) as he left the field injured early on. His dyed hair and beard may fool some of the supporters, but you can’t fool Father Time. His replacement Lood de Jager showed there is definitely life after Big Vic by putting in an immense and commanding performance.
Sport24: 6
Rugby365: 6/10
OuGrote: 6
Victor Matfield coming off to replace his catheter ad get a hip replacement. #AUSvRSA #SSRugby
— Peter de Villiers (@Coachdivvy) July 18, 2015
4. Eben Etzebeth 8
A massive game from the massive man – scoring his debut test try. Did his job in the line-outs, kept the opposition honest on defence and used his power and mongrel to good effect around the park.
Sport24: 7.5
Rugby365: 8/10
OuGrote: 8
skelton is big, but Etzebeth is from parow
— Oom Rugby (@Oom_Rugby) July 18, 2015