Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu Sends Message to Critics After Springboks Victory
- Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu had a highly emotional moment before the Springboks’ latest clash with the All Blacks
- The flyhalf has faced scrutiny during the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series, but his latest post caught attention
- His message came after South Africa secured a memorable series victory over the All Blacks in Baltimore
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Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu appeared to respond to his critics after helping the Springboks secure the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series against the All Blacks in Baltimore on Saturday, 12 September 2026.
South Africa defeated New Zealand 43-28 at M&T Bank Stadium to win the inaugural series 3-1. Following the victory, Feinberg-Mngomezulu shared a photograph of the Springboks celebrating with the trophy on Instagram.
The accompanying caption read:
“Can’t spell trust without us.”
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The post came after the 25-year-old attracted criticism on social media over aspects of his performances during the series.
Sacha emotional during Springboks anthem
Before the Baltimore Test, Feinberg-Mngomezulu also attracted attention when he became visibly emotional during the South African national anthem.
The anthem was performed by Jesse Clegg before kick-off, with the Springbok flyhalf appearing overcome with emotion as the team prepared for the decisive encounter.
His reaction quickly became a talking point online, adding another layer to the attention surrounding his role in the historic match.
Feinberg-Mngomezulu had been trusted by coach Rassie Erasmus in the build-up to the decider, with the Springboks banking on his creativity against the All Blacks.
Springboks seal historic series victory
The Baltimore victory completed a remarkable turnaround for South Africa.
The All Blacks won the opening Test 33-16 at Ellis Park on 22 August, before the Springboks responded with victories in Cape Town and Johannesburg. South Africa then finished the series with another emphatic win in the United States.
The result gave the Springboks both halves of the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry trophy and ended the inaugural series with a 3-1 scoreline. The tournament is set to return in 2030 when South Africa tours New Zealand.
For Feinberg-Mngomezulu, his post offered a glimpse into his response after a demanding series that brought both scrutiny and significant attention.
Rassie Erasmus makes surprise admission after Springboks victory
Briefly News previously reported that Rassie Erasmus played down the significance of the Springboks’ 43-28 victory over the All Blacks in Baltimore.
Despite South Africa completing a 3-1 series victory, Erasmus said he did not believe the result showed a significant gap between the 2 sides. The Springboks coach revealed that he was still unsure of the outcome until the final stages of the match.
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