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Rassie’s radar: Who leads the Boks’ flyhalf race ahead of international season?

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February 11, 2026

AS RASSIE Erasmus looks ahead to the 2026 international season, the Springbok flyhalf stocks are as healthy as they have ever been.

- JOHN GOLIATH

Rassie’s radar: Who leads the Boks’ flyhalf race ahead of international season?

THE Stormers' Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu has taken on more responsibility this season.

(EPCR)

While the double World Cup cycle was defined by the contrasting styles of Handre Pollard and Manie Libbok, the current landscape has shifted. With veterans returning home and young prodigies ascending from starting roles to captaincy, the competition for the No 10 jersey has reached unprecedented levels.

Here are the four domestic contenders currently lighting up the United Rugby Championship, and a maverick turning on the style in Japan.

Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu (Stormers)

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