SARugbymag.co.za readers had their say and voted Lukhanyo Am as the standout Springbok on Saturday after an excellent solo performance in the loss to the All Blacks at Ellis Park.
In a poll run after the final whistle, 79% decided that the crafty centre was the best on the park for the green and gold, as the Springboks slumped to a disappointing defeat in Johannesburg.
Am, who shifted to the wing in the first half after Jesse Kriel suffered an early concussion, scored a brilliant try and made a grand total of 137 metres.
Lukhanyo Am v New Zealand ?
80 Minutes ⏰
5 Passes ✋
8 Carries ?♂️
5 Defenders beaten ?
4 Clean breaks ?
137 Running metres ?
1 Try ?#RSAvNZL #RugbyChampionship pic.twitter.com/sKtNPLS9e8— Jared Wright (@jaredwright17) August 14, 2022
Lukhanyo Am doing Ambelievable things as usual
A true genius#RSAvNZL #Sprintboks pic.twitter.com/FrjJ57Lv3c
— 22Ours (@22Ours) August 6, 2022
He was the clear favourite among the fans, with next-favourite Damian Willemse getting 6% and Malcolm Marx 2%. Both Willemse and Marx played a crucial role in the Springboks’ second try, scored by Makazole Mapimpi.
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