In a commanding display of rugby prowess, South Africa’s Springboks delivered a resounding 61-7 victory against Japan at a rain-soaked Wembley Stadium on Saturday. The match, marked by nine tries from the Springboks, showcased their dominance, with Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu stealing the spotlight with two exceptional solo efforts. This encounter was the first between the two teams since their 2019 World Cup quarterfinal clash. The Springboks, fresh off their back-to-back Rugby Championship titles, overwhelmed Japan with their speed, power, and tactical precision. By halftime, South Africa had built an insurmountable 26-0 lead, fueled by their lineout drive and Feinberg-Mngomezulu’s skillful play. The game also served as a warm-up for South Africa’s upcoming showdown against Six Nations champion France in Paris. Early in the match, a high tackle on Feinberg-Mngomezulu set the tone, leading to captain Siya Kolisi’s opening try. Feinberg-Mngomezulu then dazzled with a chip-and-chase try, followed by a clever dummy move for his second score. Despite Japan’s brief resurgence with a converted try by Yoshitaka Yazaki, the Springboks unleashed a flurry of tries in the final half-hour, including two by Kurt-Lee Arendse, sealing their record-breaking win against Japan.
