Springbok penalty taker described the weekend’s clash as a ‘dogfight’
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On the Video, Springbok flyhalf Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu compared the weekend fixture against New Zealand as a ‘dogfight’.
Feinberg-Mngomezulu’s penalty kick of 16 points from half center helped the Springboks to register a victory by 31-27 over the All Blacks(New Zealand).
Even though he missed first conversion attempt and a drop goal, the flyhalf didn’t give up as came to the rescue with flying colours.
During his interview with the Journalist Feinberg Mngomezulu praised the spirit from his team mate.
He said “We spoke about soft moments, but at the end, there were no soft moments. Great defence, great discipline in their half to keep them strangled.
“It says a lot about the buy-in, the individuals and the respect that we have for our coaches and our supporters. That was a dog fight out there.
“That was a dogfight out there. It wasn’t our cleanest, most clinical performance, which is good for next week. To come out with a ‘W’ against the All Blacks at Ellis Park when things are not going your way summarises the Springboks.”
Mngomezulu also admitted that opponents were so determined as they forced them to do mistakes and capitalized on them(mistakes).
After missing the conversion the flyhalf was seen having the conversation with the man in the middle (referee).
The 22-year-old confirmed that he didn’t see the clock on the screen but ref said five seconds but then due to the noise from the fans he didn’t hear what the ref said.
Mngomezulu said “The shot clock wasn’t up. I had no way of seeing it. Apparently the ref said ‘five seconds’ but with 60,000 people here it was hard to hear. I was just frustrated I did not get the opportunity to see the shot clock.
“I’m just happy it wasn’t a two-point game. That was a potential game-defining moment.”
BY LUCKY SEANEGO
