The Centres [6.5]
13. Jesse Kriel [6]
Rugby365: 6/10
Reduced mostly to a defensive role for most of the match and made all his tackles, while he had a couple of decent runs late in the second half.
Sport24: 5.5/10
Tough day at the outside centre office for this promising youngster, still on Test training wheels in so many respects. Found going hard as Welsh attacked early and repeatedly with ball in hand. Made way for Jan Serfontein during second period.
Daily Mail UK: 5/10
Not especially influential in attack or defence and lacks a kicking game.
Telegraph UK: 6/10
Took a long time to get into the game after barely touching the ball in the first half but showed up far more after halftime.
OuGrote: 6/10
12. Damian de Allende [7]
Rugby365: 7/10
Real mixed bag that came out in the positive column. Held the ball in one hand that gifted Wales a turnover and also missed a few tackles. However, won back a couple of crucial turnovers and often made ground with ball in hand.
Sport24: 7/10
Strong on his feet, as usual, and got into some half-gaps against dogged Welsh defence. But key feature in this fixture was his penchant for the well-timed turnover – including a beauty two or three minutes before final whistle.
Daily Mail UK: 7/10
Carried powerfully and tackled fearlessly. An exciting find with lots of potential.
Telegraph UK: 8/10
Won a key turnover with four minutes to help seal the result for South Africa. Always gave the Springboks some go forward.
OuGrote: 7/10
SOURCES:
Daily Mail UK
Telegraph UK
Sport24
Rugby365