Planet Rugby's player ratings from the All Blacks' 50-19 win over the Bulls at Loftus serve as a Springbok scouting report ahead of the Ellis Park Test. The big takeaway: the All Blacks' back-three selection is now a genuine headache for Rennie. Carter (9/10) and Moorby (7) were both outstanding, with Caleb Clarke's injury having briefly simplified things — until both wingers made the omission conversation impossible again. Barrett, after a rough outing at fly-half against the Stormers, looked far more at home at fullback, earning an 8 and pushing his case for the Test 15 jersey if McKenzie's fitness remains in doubt.
Up front, the rating piece reads as a warning shot for the Boks: Numia and Lomax are credited with utterly dominating the Bulls' scrum — traditionally one of the stronger packs in South African rugby — and Codie Taylor's captaincy cameo reinforced his status as first-choice hooker. Segner (8) and Parker (7) also pressed their Test cases in the loose. For Bok fans wanting to know where the All Blacks' threats are sharpest and where selection debates might leave Rennie exposed, the full ratings breakdown is worth a read.