Day: July 26, 2015

Jannie du Plessis: 6.5

Sport24: 7.5
Rugby365: 6/10
NZ Herald: 5
Ou Grote: 7

#Bok prop Jannie du Plessis had this to say in a very entertaining post-match interview after their loss to the ABs. pic.twitter.com/ScHE8PY4XX

— Jean Smyth (@JeanSmyth) July 26, 2015

Bismarck du Plessis 7

Sport24: 7
Rugby365: 6/10
NZ Herald: 7
Ou Grote: 7

TRY. Huge turnover as Bismarck du Plessis hustles Kieran Read and Kriel finds le Roux inside who scampers in. Converted. 7-3 #RSAvNZL

— Rugby World (@Rugbyworldmag) July 25, 2015

Tendai Mtawarira 6

Sport24: 6.5
Rugby365: 6/10
NZ Herald: 6
Ou Grote: 6

"I would go with Beast Mtawarira at loosehead, with a real carrot up his arse, so he knows he's got to play" – Nick Mallett.

— Hunter Sbu Mjikeliso (@Sbu_Fundraiser) July 8, 2015

Lood de Jager 7

Sport24: 7
Rugby365: 7/10
NZ Herald: 8
Ou Grote: 7

Lood de Jager was massive again, no doubt his our best lock with Eben!!! Imagine Vermeulen to add his physicality with him, eina for opp

— Nelio de Sà (@NelioDeSa) July 25, 2015

Eben Etzebeth 6.5

Sport24: 6.5
Rugby365: 6/10
NZ Herald: 7
Ou Grote: 6

Lood de Jager and Eben Etzebeth combining excellently! @BreytonPaulse #SSRugby #Springboks

— Dirk Stander (@DirkStander) July 25, 2015

Schalk Burger: 7.5

Sport24: 7.5
Rugby365: 7/10
NZ Herald: 9
Ou Grote: 7

#SchalkBurger looks for silver lining http://t.co/GnrMtGNRQs pic.twitter.com/w8RoExLstE

— The Citizen News (@TheCitizen_News) July 25, 2015

Francois Louw 6

Sport24: 6.5
Rugby365: 6/10
NZ Herald: 5
Ou Grote: 6

NEWS: @JannieDup3, @FloLouw and @WarrenWhiteley could all be sidelined through injury. https://t.co/kSd4BlmneI pic.twitter.com/I0ct6Op5ZA

— SA Rugby magazine (@SARugbymag) July 25, 2015

Heinrich Brussow 6.5

Sport24: 6.5
Rugby365: 6/10
NZ Herald: 7
Ou Grote: 7

Lood de Jager & Heinrich Brussow were superb. Two players that played almost no Super Rugby. Like I said at the time, blessing in disguise.

— Just Sport (@JustSportZA) July 26, 2015

Bryan Habana 6

Sport24: 6.5
Rugby365: 6/10
NZ Herald: 6
Ou Grote: 6

He scored seven tries against @AllBlacks already, will he add another today in his 108th test match? @BryanHabana pic.twitter.com/XjD7Twm08s

— South African Rugby (@Springboks) July 25, 2015

Handre Pollard 6.5

Sport24: 6.5
Rugby365: 6/10
NZ Herald: 7
Ou Grote: 6

For me the way @hpollard10 is controlling the Bokke attack tonight is superb!!!

— Jurgen Visser (@Vissie_15) July 25, 2015

Ruan Pienaar 6

Sport24: 6
Rugby365: 5/10
NZ Herald: 7
Ou Grote: 5

Nick Mallet : "Hilux bakkie vs a Ferrari"… Comparing Ruan Pienaar to Aaron Smith. #SAvsNZ

— Raeeq Gamieldien (@RaeeqG) July 25, 2015

Jesse Kriel 8

Sport24: 8.5
Rugby365: 8/10
NZ Herald: 8
Ou Grote: 8

Jesse Kriel!!! This guy is a serious talent. Two international games, two tries! https://t.co/7OaSH3MPxL

— EatSleepRugby (@Eat_Sleep_Rugby) July 25, 2015

Damian de Allende 7.5

Sport24: 7.5
Rugby365: 8/10
NZ Herald: 8
Ou Grote: 7

Damian de Allende is a bit of an animal!!

— Joe Preece (@J_Preezey) July 25, 2015

Willie le Roux 6.5

Sport24: 6.5
Rugby365: 6/10
NZ Herald: 7
Ou Grote: 6

Up and over he goes! @wjjleroux #homegroundadvantage #RSAvsNZL @absa @flysaa @bmw_sa @Ascics_ZA pic.twitter.com/y9nsOCpCWl

— South African Rugby (@Springboks) July 25, 2015

Cornal Hendricks 6

Sport24: 6
Rugby365: 6/10
NZ Herald: 5
Ou Grote: 6

All Blacks score after dispossessing Cornal Hendricks. Wide ball sees hole for Sopoaga and Smith scores. Crucial timing. . #SAvNZ #ssrugby

— Brenden Nel (@BrendenNel) July 25, 2015