Springbok Player Ratings vs Scotland

The Half-backs [7.5]
Excellent day at the office for du Preez and Pollard. The number 9 just instills so much confidence in the youngster outside him.

10. Handre Pollard [7.5]

Rugby365 [7] – Was brave in attack and gave his backline some great width with his passing. He also put in some big hits on defence. His goal kicking was superb, but his kicking out of hand still needs work.

Sport24 [7.5] – Maturing stealthily at this tournament; composed and intelligent display, including sound place-kicking and a deft dropped-goal which made amends soon after throwing intercepted pass that led to Scottish long-range try. Couple of drive-back tackles, too.

JOE UK [8] – The first half of the game was one of the easiest armchair rides an international flyhalf will ever get. Played with confidence in the second.

Ou Grote [8] – Improving with each game – his big advantage is that he keeps the defence guessing with his multi-skilled attacking threat. Improved his place kicking since last week, landing a 50m monster. Always a threat with ball in hand and encouraging to see his drop-kick. Threw a flat pass for the Scotland intercept try, but otherwise a composed and effective outing.

9. Fourie du Preez [8]

Rugby365 [9] – Another world-class performance by the veteran and he was one of the best players on the field. He gave his team direction on attack once again with his decision-making and kept the Scottish defence guessing with his quick service at the breakdown.

Sport24 [7] – Led the Boks with expected unflappability and tactical astuteness. Has brought out so much more in Bok outside backs at RWC with stealth and assuredness of his service.

JOE UK [7] – Not his best game in a South African jersey by any means, but still a solid performance.

Ou Grote [8] – Crucial to the Bok cause with his excellent reading of the game, defensive positioning and quick service. Great first outing as captain.

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