Rugby Championship team, coach and play of the week
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Round one of the rugby Championship had everything! In the 1st match the Springboks had too much power of the Wallabies beating them 33-7 while Argentina stunned the All Blacks in Wellington 38-30.
Here is our team of the week, coach and play of the week
1. Ox Nche
Wallaby captain Allan Alaalatoa will want to forget this test as Nche was all over him in the scrums. He also carried the ball powerfully
2. Agustin Creevy
Stalwart Agustin Creevy scored the decisive try to give Argentina a famous win.
3. Frans Malherbe
Together with Nche, Australia could not move him in the scrums. Rock on defence with seven tackles.
4. Eben Etzebeth
The veteran lock was a colossus in the physical exchanges. He was also key in the Springboks lineout, winning six.His impact on the field was significant
5. Sam Darry
Darry won five lineouts for the All Blacks but the night will be remembered for his try on his debut
6.Pablo Matera
He was the best player on the field and with 20 carries and 10 tackles he lead Argentina to a famouse victory
7. Siya Kolisi
It was a great performance from the Springbok captain. He tackled like a machine and he scored a try from a driving maul in the 10th minute.
8. Ardie Savea
Led well in Scott Barrett’s absence. Equalled Beauden Barrett for most run-metres
9. Gonzalo Bertranou
Accurate passes helped Argentina stay on the front foot. Kicked well out of hand
10. Santiago Carreras
100% off the kicking tee and was a general on attack. 18 Points haul
11. Kurt-Lee Arendse
Was a thorn in the Australian defence scoring two tries. Kept his width well to give the Springbok centers more room to operate.
Kurt-Lee 'The Silent Assassin' Arendse 😤⭐
— SuperSport Rugby (@SSRugby) August 10, 2024
How good is that step by Jesse Kriel though? 🤯
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12. Damian de Allende
Made a couple of big hits, and was a physical presence with ball-in-hand and in defence.
13. Jessie Kriel
Kriel showcased his stepping and running skills a bit more in this match, the highlight being his winding line-break to set up Kurt-Lee Arendse’s second try.
14. Matias Moroni
Moroni was all over Sevu Reece on defence, making a total of 10 tackles and winning one turnover. Was a handfull on attack
15. Willie Le Roux
The veteran fullback played an important part of South Africa’s attacking system and joined the Springbok attack on several occasions. With his left boot he helped the Springboks get out of trouble a few times.
Coach of the Week
Felipe Contepomi - After being announced as the head coach of Argentina in December of 2023, this will be a game he will not forget. His team kept the pressure on New Zealand and played in the right areas.
Play of the week
South Africa's first try was one people would remember for years to come. The Springboks threw to the back of the lineout but the receiving pod passed the ball to another pod who setup up a maul for Kolisi to score.
Siya Kolisi🏉💥
— RockOnRugby!!! (@rockonrugby) August 10, 2024
The Boks are over for their first try of the 2024 Rugby Championship pic.twitter.com/XJ0xGmpU0b