Springboks' Player Ratings vs Portugal

After two gruelling tests against the Irish, the Springboks took on Portugal in a very one sided affair that saw the world champions run out comfortable 64-21 victors. The Springbok matchday 23 saw seven debutants in the squad, with three of the debutants in the starting line up. We take a look at the player ratings in todays match.

1 – Jan-Hendrik Wessels (Bulls)

Rating: 8.5

The prop scored a try in his debut, and was extremely efficient in the scrum.

2 – Johan Grobbelaar (Bulls) – uncapped

Rating: 8

The Bulls hooker was solid in the scrums, as well as the lineouts winning all of his lineouts.

6 – Phepsi Buthelezi (Sharks)

Rating:8.5

A force at the breakdown, Buthelezi also put his name on the board, scoring a try off the back of a maul.

16 – Andre-Hugo Venter (Stormers)

Rating: 8

The Stormers hooker came on in the 58th minute, and made an immediate impact, becoming the third player on the day to score on their debut.

19 – Ruan Venter (Lions) 

Rating: 7.8

Venter was a force at the breakdown, dominating the rucks at will ensuring the ball was always secured for the home side.

21 – Morne van den Berg (Lions)

Rating: 7.8

The scrum-half came on for Cobus Reinach, and definitely took control of the game, distributing the ball and making a strong impact pairing alongside Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu who was earning his fourth cap.

23 – Quan Horn (Lions)

Rating: 7

Horn was a constant threat on attack running good lines and gaining metres. His defense was also to be lauded. However, his debut was stained when he was yellow carded.