Overview

• He scored 37 points — three tries, eight conversions and two penalties — and added a try assist to Cheslin Kolbe, surpassing Percy Montgomery’s previous mark.
• The victory at Kings Park moved South Africa one point clear in the Rugby Championship before next Saturday’s match at Twickenham, where a win would retain the title.
• Captain Siya Kolisi praised his control and leadership, calling the performance “amazing.”
• Erasmus emphasized the flyhalf’s growth after earlier errors and highlighted support from Damian de Allende, Damian Willemse, Manie, Handré Pollard and assistant coach Tony Brown.
• Local reports said his match-day pay was R118,197.93, with any bonuses not confirmed.