Incredible Performance by Best Boks in Cardiff: Arendse Shines Against Wales
Revamped Report:
The Springboks wrapped up an unbeatable end-of-year campaign with a 45-12 thrashing of Wales in Cardiff, as per Quintin van Jaarsveld's report. From the outset, the Springboks were the dominant force, scoring four tries without reply in the initial half. While Wales managed to touch down before intermission, they trailed 26-5.
The Boks remained in control, but the anticipated surge into high gear was missing. South Africa needed 14 minutes to score the first try of the second half, eventually adding two more. Wales added a consolation try as the season ended for Rassie Erasmus' men with a commanding, yet not overly clinical, performance.
Our picks for the top three Springbok standouts were:
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Kurt-Lee Arendse
Arendse displayed his multifaceted skills in a stellar, all-around performance capped by a try and two try assists. The energetic winger proved not only a prolific finisher — with his 18th try for the Springboks against the Dragons — but also a creator, setting up Eben Etzebeth and Aphelele Fassi for scores. His set-up of his fullback featured a mixture of class and elegance.
Arendse's electrifying runs and brilliant break early in the second half caused the Welsh all sorts of headaches, racking up an unrivaled five-line breaks. On defense, he showed his worth with a robust tackle on Josh Hathaway, and showed tremendous strength in the air.
Franco Mostert
The Rolling Stones' 'Start Me Up' could have been the theme song for Mostert's relentless, 80-minute effort. The experienced second-rower is renowned for his indomitable motor, and that characteristic was on full display in Cardiff.
Known for his extraordinary endurance, Mostert ran a deft line to crash over for the opening try. While he gave away a couple of penalties, his overall performance was commendable, earning him the Man of the Match award.
Jasper Wiese
Wiese ended the season with a bang after serving a suspension. He was a force to reckon with, showering the Welsh with hard-running and crushing cleanouts, making a match-high 19 carries. His dominance on the field was echoed in his defensive play, reminiscent of Duane Vermeulen's performance.
Quintin Van Jaarsveld is a former MDDA-Sanlam SA Local Sports Journalist of the Year and a three-time Vodacom KwaZulu-Natal Sports Journalist of the Year. He has over a decade's experience in sports journalism, serving as a sports editor, editor, senior staff writer, and freelance sports writer for various publications.
- In the revamped report, it was Quintin van Jaarsveld who reported the Springboks' impressive 45-12 win over Wales in Cardiff, marking an unbeatable end-of-year campaign.
- The Springboks showcased their dominance from the start, leading with four tries against none in the initial half, despite Wales scoring before the intermission.
- The betting pick for the top three Springbok standouts was Kurt-Lee Arendse, who shone in a versatile performance capped by a try, two try assists, and a stupendous display on both offense and defense.
- Franco Mostert, the relentless second-rower, earned the Man of the Match award with his 80-minute effort, marked by a try, a powerful work ethic, and a few penalties conceded.
- Jasper Wiese ended the season with a strong performance post-suspension, demonstrating his strength with hard-running, cleanouts, an impressive 19 carries, and dominant defense reminiscent of Duane Vermeulen's play.
- Quintin Van Jaarsveld, with over a decade of experience in sports journalism, previously being the MDDA-Sanlam SA Local Sports Journalist of the Year and a three-time Vodacom KwaZulu-Natal Sports Journalist of the Year, provided detailed coverage of the Springboks' performance, as well as their counterparts in the European leagues and the Premier League.
