Springboks Dominate Japan in London Showdown
The Boks outclassed Japan 61-7 at Wembley Stadium in London, showcasing power and precision in slippery conditions.
They scored eight tries, including a penalty try, to begin their Castle Lager Outgoing Tour in emphatic style.
By halftime, South Africa led 26-0, and their control over the Brave Blossoms never wavered.
On a rainy London night, only one team warmed the crowd’s hearts.
The Springboks completely outplayed Japan, highlighting the gap between the World’s Top Rugby Team and the 13th-ranked side.
Their performance also served as a reminder to France, Italy, Ireland, and Wales – the Boks are coming.
Fresh off defending their Rugby Championship title, South Africa proved they will demand excellence from every opponent.
Apart from an early injury to Ox Nche, the Boks coaching staff had little to worry about.
Once again, the replacements underlined the impressive squad depth built by Rassie Erasmus in recent years.
Feinberg-Mngomezulu Shines as Boks Crush Brave Blossoms
Japan struggled early against the Boks’ pace and precision.
Flyhalf Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu dazzled with 14 first-half points, punishing Japan’s lack of discipline.
Two yellow cards and a penalty try hurt Japan badly, as the Boks capitalised on every mistake.
Siya Kolisi opened the scoring after a lineout maul, crossing the line four minutes in.
Soon after, Feinberg-Mngomezulu chased his own kick to score, then fooled the defence with a clever dummy for another.
A penalty try extended South Africa’s lead to 26-0 at halftime, sealing Japan’s fate early.
Discipline again cost Japan in the second half with another yellow card for a high tackle on Kolisi.
Erasmus then unleashed the Bomb Squad, and they made an immediate impact.
Wilco Louw scored his first Test try from a lovely inside pass by Feinberg-Mngomezulu.
Japan deserved some credit for fighting back, scoring through Yoshitaka Yazaki from a quick tap penalty.
Flyhalf Seungsin Lee converted to make it 40-7 after 55 minutes.
The Boks replied instantly when Kurt-Lee Arendse collected a high kick to score.
Andre Esterhuizen had one try disallowed but scored moments later under the posts.
Manie Libbok converted to push the score to 47-7.
Soon after, Cheslin Kolbe sparked another attack, chipping ahead for Arendse to score again.
Libbok’s conversion made it 54-7 before Jesse Kriel finished the scoring with a clinical final try.
The Springboks ended the match with skill, precision, and joy — a World Champion performance in every sense.
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