Former England flyhalf Stuart Barnes says Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu can surpass Dan Carter and become more famous than Antoine Dupont.
Feinberg-Mngomezulu has enjoyed a rapid rise since his breakthrough 2024 Test season, cementing himself as the Springboks’ first-choice No 10 before hitting a dip in form with the Stormers.
But Barnes believes his ceiling is unmatched.
“He’s not perfect but along with Matthieu Jalibert he is the most exciting flyhalf in the world. Just 24, there is no limit to his potential,” Barnes wrote in the UK Sunday Times.
Feinberg-Mngomezulu underlined his class in the Stormers’ 38-38 draw with Ulster in Belfast, scoring two tries and adding 11 points via the boot.
“Ulster were excellent on Friday night but when the Stormers flyhalf dropped deep and accelerated on to a pass a few metres from the breakdown, there was no stopping him,” Barnes wrote.
“Speed, a swerve, a muscular fend and – most of all – the vision to pick the gap before others see it; it makes him the man likely to depose Antoine Dupont as the world’s most famous rugby face.
“Like Jalibert for Bordeaux against Bath, he tore the midfield defence to shreds, leaving room wider out. The Springbok carves opposition into pieces.
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“Who cares about a fluffed drop goal when a flyhalf can do so much damage?
“The first and most important responsibility of a flyhalf is to steer and galvanise his team. Feinberg-Mngomezulu makes attack look like child’s play.
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“Long, lean, elegant, he is potentially the face of rugby’s future. In a year’s time the world will see him take the stage in the 2027 World Cup,” Barnes added.
“Should he so choose, the Springbok flyhalf is set to become rugby’s most marketable commodity. His contract with the Stormers – perhaps coincidentally – runs out the same year.
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“This flyhalf, barring the unfortunate, is the next Dan Carter; quicker, maybe better.
“The next time England fans see South Africa will be in July. Prepare yourselves for Feinberg-Mngomezulu headlines. They are set to dominate the rugby world.”
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