Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu on Matches He’s Excited for, Names Springbok Who’s ‘Ronaldo of Rugby’
- Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu is looking forward to South Africa's Test matches during the 2026 season
- The Springboks star mentioned the two big matches he's looking forward to as the season is about to start
- The 24-year-old also named the Springboks star, who is known as the 'Cristiano Ronaldo of Rugby'
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Springboks star Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu has outlined the two matches he is looking forward to as the South African rugby national team are preparing for their packed 2026 season, with the 2027 Rugby World Cup also in view.
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The 24-year-old is one of the players listed in Rassie Erasmus' 49-man squad for the recently concluded Springboks alignment camp in Cape Town.
Sacha, who was recently advised by Tony Brown concerning his form, would be part of the Springboks' packed 2026 season and would hope to replicate last season's performance this year.
Feinberg-Mngomezulu on matches he's anticipating
Feinberg-Mngomezulu, in a recent interview, says the fixture he’s most excited about is the opener against England at Ellis Park on July 4, 2026 and also the one against the All Blacks of New Zealand.
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Speaking at a lively event at Discovery’s Sandton headquarters, where he was unveiled as the company’s new brand ambassador alongside Springboks teammate Jesse Kriel, the young South African rugby star expressed his anticipation for the two Test matches.
“What I’m really looking forward to is welcoming the Red Roses to Ellis Park for the first Nations Cup match,” he said during the interview.
Discovery South Africa CEO Hylton Kallner highlighted Sacha’s standout performance against Argentina on September 27, 2025 in Durban, where he racked up a record 37 points in the 67-20 victory for the Boks, as the key reason he was a natural choice for the ambassador role.
Sacha claimed during the interview that he was not happy with his performance before the game against Argentina, claiming he was out of form, while rating himself.
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“I hadn’t been at my best. My Springboks roommate, Damian Willemse, and I had talked about pushing ourselves to elevate our performance for the rest of the Rugby Championship,” the 24-year-old explained.
“People might think rugby is all glory and excitement, but it has its challenging moments,” he added. “Yet seeing young players dreaming of becoming Springboks and feeling the support of passionate fans makes it worthwhile.
“The pressure to win is obvious, but it’s a beautiful kind of pressure. Rugby is full of emotion, so staying composed is crucial. For me, it’s about maintaining balance — not getting swept away by the highs or weighed down by the lows.”
Feinberg-Mngomezulu names Kriel ‘Ronaldo of Rugby’
The Springboks are scheduled to play 14 Tests from July through November 2026, with Sacha claiming the highlight during that hectic period would be the games against the All Blacks, and explained why it is so.
“The season will be long, but the highlight will probably be the four-Test series against the All Blacks. Playing at FNB Stadium with 90,000 fans, and then 50,000 at Ellis Park, it’s going to be huge — big crowds, big teams, and big pressure.”
Feinberg-Mngomezulu, also on the light mode, classified Kriel as the ‘Cristiano Ronaldo of Rugby’and he's looking forward to working with the two-time Rugby World Cup winner.
“Looking at Jesse, his dedication and drive speak for themselves. He’s hardworking, motivated, and gives everything his best shot. Being mentioned in the same context as him is a real compliment.
“I often tell him he’s like the Cristiano Ronaldo of rugby. And anyone paired with Ronaldo would be thrilled — that’s how I feel being alongside Jesse.”
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Sacha fires back after ‘windgat’ claims
Briefly News also reported that Springbok sensation Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu has fired a pointed response at critics who have branded him “arrogant” and “windgat”, turning the noise into fuel after another standout performance for South Africa.
Sacha posted a carousel of match moments on Instagram on Saturday, the very incidents that had dominated online chatter.
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