Planet Rugby's post-match ratings from the 43-0 win over Wales in Durban highlight a bumper night for Erasmus's debutants. Vusi Moyo earns an 8 — the rating notes he didn't look out of his depth for a single minute of his 47 on the park, with his boldness, try assist and three conversions all standing out. Jaco Williams also pulls an 8 on debut, with his aerial dominance directly creating two tries. Up front, Carlu Sadie's scrum performance against Rhys Carré is described as a 'bloodbath', Cobus Wiese delivers what the piece calls his best international showing yet, and Malcolm Marx continues his World Rugby Player of the Year-level form. The main blemishes: Fassi's handling errors remain a concern, de Villiers conceded four first-half turnovers despite taking man of the match, and Reinach's passing was inconsistent. The bench ratings are solid but unremarkable — the Bomb Squad maintained dominance without needing to change the game.
Springbok player ratings vs Wales: Moyo, Williams, Sadie and the Wiese brothers shine in 43-0 demolition
Planet Rugby's player-by-player breakdown of the 43-0 Wales win hands top marks to debutants Vusi Moyo and Jaco Williams, singles out Carlu Sadie's scrum dominance and Cobus Wiese's career-best shift, while flagging Fassi's ongoing handling issues as the standout concern.
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