Warren Fortune's player ratings from SA 'A's 40-0 win over Zimbabwe are essentially a Springbok audition scorecard, with Stick's backline doing most of the talking. Luan Giliomee (8.5) impressed at fullback with his aerial work and attacking instincts, while Jaco Williams (9) was the standout of the day — a constant menace with a try assist and a late score. Yaqeen Ahmed announced himself at flyhalf with a dummy-and-go try before a red card ended his evening prematurely, with replacement Imad Khan (7) stepping in to score and keep the momentum going. Nico Steyn (7.5) was the pick of the bench with a try and sharp defensive work at scrumhalf. Up front, it was a more mixed picture — lineout struggles early from hooker Siphosethu Mnebelele and captain Vincent Tshituka fading in the second half were the low points, though Boan Venter and Ruben van Heerden had their moments. Fortune notes Lukhanyo Am's stabilising influence at 12 as a reminder of what that World Cup experience brings to a younger group.
SA 'A' backline shines in 40-0 demolition of Zimbabwe
Fortune's ratings from the 40-0 win over Zimbabwe read as a Bok squad audition — Jaco Williams topped the charts at 9/10, Giliomee impressed at 15, and Ahmed dazzled before a red card ended his night, while the forwards delivered a patchy but functional showing.
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