Damian Willemse and Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu can have many golden moments for the Boks and Stormers, however it received’t change the impression of their current selections in opposition to Ulster, writes MARK KEOHANE.
Writing for TimesLIVE, Keohane lauds the immense expertise of the playmakers however is scathing of their rash behaviour within the Stormers’ 38-24 loss on Friday in Belfast in spherical 14 of the Vodacom URC.
Feinberg-Mngomezulu, whom he affectionately calls “SAFM”, dazzled early however undid his good work with an pointless elbow on winger Rob Baloucoune earlier than half time. His yellow card led to an Ulster attempt, shifting momentum in a sport the Stormers had led 17-0.
Keohane argues that Willemse compounded the harm with a reckless defensive determination instantly after the break, gifting Ulster one other seven factors.
He finds it unfathomable that two world-class backs might make such fundamental errors, turning what ought to have been a cushty win right into a self-inflicted defeat.
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With 4 dwelling video games left for the Stormers to safe a URC playoff spot, Keohane believes redemption is feasible for Feinberg-Mngomezulu and Willemse, by guaranteeing that moments of brilliance aren’t undone by poor judgement.
“Feinberg-Mngomezulu and Willemse are two of the very best backs in world rugby. They might begin in any crew on this planet. They’re that good,” he writes.
“However the stupidity every confirmed, in defensive judgement, was inexcusable in Belfast. Neither act was ever going to profit their teammates. Neither act ought to have occurred.
“I’m dumbfounded that these two particular skills might create such chaos to a crew collective with such poor decision-making.
“Each can have golden moments, at dwelling for the Stormers within the final 4 league video games, and for the Springboks, however it received’t change the historical past of Friday night time in Belfast.”
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