South Africa Thump Argentina to Go Top of Rugby Championship

Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu sets new record as Springboks storm to 67-30 victory in Durban

South Africa produced a blistering second-half performance to overpower Argentina 67-30 in Durban, claiming a crucial bonus-point victory that lifted them to the top of the Rugby Championship table.

The match belonged to Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, the 23-year-old fly-half who etched his name into Springbok history by scoring 37 points, the most ever by a South African in a Test. His tally came from three tries, eight conversions, and two penalties, surpassing Percy Montgomery’s long-standing 2007 record of 35 points.

“This was a vibe. I am very happy,” Feinberg-Mngomezulu said after the match. “We just wanted to play good rugby and put the work we’ve done in training into the game.”

Tight First Half Battle

Despite the emphatic final scoreline, Argentina proved resilient in the opening stages. South Africa led by just 24-22 at half-time, as defensive lapses and individual errors kept the Pumas in contention.

Hooker Malcolm Marx crossed for the Springboks, while Feinberg-Mngomezulu added two tries of his own in the first 40 minutes. But Argentina struck back with a try from Santiago Chocobares, who capitalized on a rare mistake by Cheslin Kolbe, and a penalty try.

Fly-half Santiago Carreras further punished South Africa with a steady boot, kicking three penalties and two conversions to ensure Argentina stayed within touching distance.

Springboks Pull Away

The second half told a very different story as the Springboks unleashed their attacking firepower in front of a roaring 45,000-strong crowd at Kings Park Stadium.

Kolbe atoned for his earlier error by diving over the line, before Feinberg-Mngomezulu completed his hat-trick. Pieter-Steph du Toit, Morne van den Berg, and Manie Libbok also added tries as South Africa ran riot.

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The Pumas could not match the pace and intensity of the Boks, who turned a tense contest into a commanding bonus-point triumph that strengthens their title ambitions.

Championship Implications

The result moves South Africa one point clear at the top of the Rugby Championship standings, with 14 points, ahead of New Zealand (13 points), who had briefly gone top earlier in the day with their win over Australia.

The tournament will be decided on the final weekend. The Springboks face Argentina again at Twickenham on 4 October, while New Zealand clash with Australia in Perth.

A bonus-point win at Twickenham would guarantee the Springboks their third Rugby Championship title in its current format. However, even without that, they would lift the trophy if Australia manage to upset the All Blacks.

Feinberg-Mngomezulu’s Rising Stardom

While the Springboks’ collective effort impressed, the night was defined by the performance of Feinberg-Mngomezulu. At just 23, the fly-half showed composure, creativity, and accuracy beyond his years.

His record-breaking 37-point haul not only highlighted his individual brilliance but also underlined his growing importance to South Africa’s future. For many fans, it was a performance reminiscent of great Springbok playmakers of the past—yet fresh and dynamic in its own right.

Fans Celebrate in Durban

The atmosphere in Durban was electric, with the home crowd celebrating both the team’s dominance and Feinberg-Mngomezulu’s historic achievement. The victory provides a huge confidence boost ahead of their Twickenham showdown and further fuels the Springboks’ belief that they can secure another Rugby Championship crown.

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