u/Onesert

I was surprised to see this at 2AM Beijing time, considering the shift that Willemse put in. My impression was the aerial battle was the difference maker. Williams was integral too.

If anything, on defense, Boks had few answers to the superb English direct go-forward. A lot more missed tackles than normal, meters over the gain line and line breaks from inspired Pom runners.

If physicality, ball carrying and defense were the metrics, I feel like Marx had the better game. Maybe there are some stats I’m missing? Overall I feel Willemse was the absolute key to yesterday’s puzzle. DdA puts in mega shifts regularly, and it isn’t usually too flashy. Am I overlooking the unsung hero yet again? Please make a case.