Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu Reacts After Beating Ox Nche, Malcolm Marx, Others to an Award in SA
- Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu has won a top South African rugby award ahead of his Springboks teammates on Thursday
- The Springboks' fly-half had an amazing 2025 season with the South African rugby national team, especially in the Rugby Championship
- The young rugby star was celebrated by fans on social media after reacting to winning the award ahead of some of his top teammates
Springboks flyhalf Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu shared this response after his peers in South Africa named him the 2025 Players’ Player of the Year ahead of Ox Nche, Malcolm Marx, and others.
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MyPlayers, the organisation representing professional rugby players nationwide, presented the accolade to Feinberg-Mngomezulu on Thursday, December 11, 2025, after he was voted for by his fellow players.
The shortlist also featured loosehead prop Ox Nche, hooker Malcolm Marx, who was named 2025 World Rugby Player of the Year, loose forward Pieter-Steph du Toit, and versatile back Damian Willemse. At just 23, Feinberg-Mngomezulu delivered an outstanding campaign for both the Springboks and the Stormers.
Sacha reacts after winning an SA award
Feinberg-Mngomezulu’s rapid ascent to the No. 10 role has been extraordinary. In Durban, during the Rugby Championship clash with Argentina, he set a new Springbok benchmark by amassing 37 points—the highest tally ever recorded by a South African flyhalf in a single Test. He was named in the World Rugby Dream Team for 2025 alongside five other Springbok stars.
Sacha's remarkable performance against the Pumas followed his scintillating form in Wellington, where South Africa dismantled their bitter rivals, New Zealand, 43–10. He ended an exceptional year by delivering quality performances against Ireland and France in the November Test window.
Feinberg-Mngomezulu explained that winning the prize, particularly after being nominated by his teammates, carried more weight for him than any other accolade. He noted that recognition from them means everything because they are the ones who truly understand the team’s objectives, the amount of work required to elevate one’s performance, and the continuous push to improve; they are also the individuals he respects most, so earning their approval feels exceptional.
Reflecting on his development, the Springboks fly-half acknowledged that his career trajectory has been steep, but he emphasised the importance of trusting the process and accepting that the journey will not always resemble an Elon Musk rocket taking off, as there will inevitably be difficult days along the way.
Isma-eel Dollie, MyPlayers’ general manager for operations, highlighted that the awards carry special weight since the players’ own votes determine the winners. He noted that the organisation applied a thorough vetting process to compile the nominations, and the final three nominees were ultimately endorsed by their fellow professionals.
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He added that they deserve congratulations, noting that there is no greater honour than being recognised by one’s own colleagues. Dollie expressed hope that this achievement marks the beginning of more success and that the players can begin 2026 in the same positive manner.
Here is what fans are saying after Sacha won the Player's Player of the Year award on social media.
Eduventure Camps
"Well deserved!!! All the Bok players are super Champs!"
Veni Munsamy
"Congrats, Sacha, keep the team spirit. Winners stronger together🎉🎉🎉."
Mariki Billing
"Congratulations to Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu on this incredible win! 👏"
Owen Nortje
"Well deserved, Sasha, keep feet on ground, and you will be our best in no 10 jersey for the Boks... FEET ON THE GROUND..! 🏆🏆🏆🏆💪💪💪💪"
Mabusha Mabona
"Well deserved. He was running circles around everyone this year."
Rolene Kidd Anderson
"Thank you, Jesus ❤️....all good things come from above! ❤️"
Sacha hails Siya Kolisi
Briefly News also reported that Feinberg-Mngomezulu paid tribute to Siya Kolisi after the Springboks' epic win over France in Paris.
The young South African rugby star spoke about the leadership quality of captain Kolisi and how he helped him personally.
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