Team of the Series…so far

@Mozart Steph is more secure when the Boks can keep the attackers in front of them, and he is tightly supported on both sides. His mobile is like a giraffe on ice. He could mitigate this with his reading of play, but he is much like Damian in that he struggles to really see the game. He had more useful moments than usual today, but he was often skinned on defence. His carries are solid for setting up the next phase for little gain.

Steph was never a speed merchant, but I believe he is too slow now for 7. You see him covering wide, but he can't get to anyone, sometimes 3 of 4 yards behind the pace - one extra yard of pace would have had him stopping Moorby's try last week. The question about his shoulder strength and/or mobility is a valid concern - against England already this year I pointed out that his reaction time and security in the tackle seemed off.