Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu Biography: Age, Stormers, Springboks and Records
Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu at a Glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | 22 February 2002 |
| Age | 24 |
| Place of birth | Cape Town, Western Cape |
| Position | Fly-half |
| Height | 1.85 m |
| Teams | Stormers (URC), Western Province (Currie Cup), Springboks |
| Springbok debut | June 2024, against Wales |
| Record | 37 points in one Test, the most by a South African |
Family Background
His grandfather was Barry Feinberg, an author, poet and graphic artist who spent years in exile and worked in the anti-apartheid struggle. Through his father, Sacha could also have played for England. He was approached about England in 2022 and chose South Africa.
Stormers and Western Province
Feinberg-Mngomezulu came through the Western Province system and made his senior debut in the Currie Cup. He captained the Junior Springboks, became the Stormers’ first-choice fly-half and was named the SA Vodacom URC Player of the Season in 2025. He has committed his future to the Stormers with a contract extension.
Springbok Career
| When | What happened |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | Test debut off the bench against Wales, scoring a penalty and two conversions |
| 2024 | SA Rugby Young Player of the Year |
| September 2025 | 37 points in a 67-30 win over Argentina, breaking Percy Montgomery’s record of 35 |
| October 2025 | Started as the Springboks beat Argentina 29-27 to win the 2025 Rugby Championship |
| November 2025 | Tries against Japan, France, Ireland and Wales; named in World Rugby’s Dream Team of the Year |
| 2025 | MyPlayers Players’ Player of the Year |
His two tries in the 73-0 win over Wales in November 2025 gave him nine Test tries, the most by any Springbok fly-half.
2026: Captaincy and Injuries
Early in 2026 the Stormers made him captain, but after two games, in February 2026, the role passed to JD Schickerling, partly to take pressure off him. He then missed nearly two months with a knee injury, after being forced off before half-time in three URC games in a row.
Looking Ahead to 2027
The Springboks defend their world title at the Rugby World Cup 2027 in Australia, starting against Italy on 3 October 2027. As a goal-kicker who also scores tries, Feinberg-Mngomezulu is one of the players South African fans will be watching most closely.
Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu Questions
How old is Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu?
He was born on 22 February 2002, so he is 24.
What position does Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu play?
Fly-half.
What record does Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu hold?
The most points by a South African in one Test: 37, against Argentina in September 2025.
Which team does Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu play for?
The Stormers in the URC, Western Province in the Currie Cup, and the Springboks.
When did Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu make his Springbok debut?
In June 2024, against Wales.
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