Planet Rugby's player ratings from the 38-all draw in Belfast offer more than a scorecard — they push back hard on Stephen Ferris's punditry. The piece argues Ferris's claim that Roos had been 'so, so bad' and cost the Stormers the game was a gross exaggeration: Roos carried well, made his tackles, and grabbed a try off Mchunu's break, even if two brain-fade penalties were costly. The real story is Mchunu himself, who was rated an 8 after setting up two tries with rampaging carries, and Feinberg-Mngomezulu, who also earned an 8 and is described as finding form at a pivotal moment in the Stormers' season. Willemse impressed at 12 — leading the side and topping the tackle count with 18 hits — while Van Heerden was rated equally highly for 24 carries and 49 metres.
The darker note is Deon Fourie, who lasted just 11 minutes after a rough clear-out from Iain Henderson left him unable to continue. The piece doesn't shy away from the possibility that this could be the end for him — and given his two recent long-term lay-offs, it's a concern worth taking seriously.