Boks’ impressive performance featured a strong defensive effort

The scoreline showed that and we played some exceptional rugby.”

He was particularly pleased the team was able to replicate what they had set out in their battle plans.

“I thought we played really well. We did most of the things we spoke about during the week.

“It takes a proper team effort to get a result like that.

“I thought everyone came to the party.”

For Feinberg-Mngomezulu, playing in just his fifth Test, the match was another stepping stone in a remarkable year.

He has taken everything thrown at him in his stride, but he acknowledged his close comrades.

“It comes naturally. The guys around me are double World Cup champs.

“Their aura rubs off on me. They provide me with clarity and security.

“I feel so at home here, which allows me to be myself on the field and ultimately just do my job properly.

“It is my crown year, so I believe crown years are special.

“This has been the most awesome year ever.

“To rub shoulders with my heroes, and step up and see them now as my teammates instead of my heroes, is a dream come true.

“It comes naturally. The guys around me are double World Cup champs.

“Their aura rubs off on me. They provide me with clarity and security.

“I feel so at home here, which allows me to be myself on the field and ultimately just do my job properly.

“This has been the most awesome year ever.

“To rub shoulders with my heroes, and step up and see them now as my teammates instead of my heroes, is a dream come true.

The Boks travel to Perth in the hope Snyman and Nortjé will be restored to fitness before the clash at Optus Stadium.

Snyman has been struggling with a foot injury, while Nortjé has a knee niggle.