Former junior Springboks international Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu has raised his hand in expressing his readiness to play at the World Cup.
The talented rugby player was first invited to a Springbok camp in 2022 and says he “badly” wants to earn a spot in the squad that travels to France for the World Cup.
Feinberg-Mngomezulu has enjoyed a rapid rise through the ranks, captaining the Junior Springboks to the U20 Six Nations Summer Series victory, before making his DHL Stormers debut in the 2021-22 Vodacom United Rugby Championship playoffs.
Towards the end of 2022, he was called into the Springbok squad that toured Europe in November and got a taste of action for the South Africa ‘A’ side.
In an interview with Bok Squad, the talented young playmaker admitted that his experiences through 2022 have only left him eager for more and he is eyeing a spot as Boks will defend its title in September.
“I want it badly. I mean who wouldn’t want the opportunity to play at a World Cup?! But I know I have to focus on doing my job at the Stormers. Everything will take care of itself after that,” he said.
Blessed with the ability to shift throughout the backline, Feinberg-Mngomezulu made his URC debut off the bench at inside centre.
The 21-year-old has since managed to also put in a good shift for the Stormers but says he sees himself as more of a flyhalf.
“I don’t mind slotting in at 10, 12 or 15 – but in my heart I’m a flyhalf. My strong points are the characteristics of a flyhalf. My kicking game is one of my strengths, so it’s at flyhalf where you get to play to that a bit more,” he added.
“Flyhalf is the position I love the most, but game time is the most important thing. Wherever I’m needed by the team, I’m there.
“When you’re at school, you get to take control of the game from that flyhalf position. Coaches want you to fulfil that role at the senior level, but the big difference is that you can’t be the star of the show.”
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