Five Springboks endured nights to forget as South Africa suffered a heartbreaking 21-19 defeat to France in Paris.
Rassie Erasmus watched his side fall 21-7 behind at half-time before the Bomb Squad sparked a remarkable fightback.
Tries from Cobus Reinach and Malcolm Marx brought the world champions within touching distance of a famous comeback.
But Manie Libbok missed the conversion that would have levelled the scores, leaving France celebrating at the Stade de France.
While several replacements impressed, others struggled to deliver.
We've compared RUCK's Springboks player ratings with assessments from Planet Rugby, RugbyPass and Rugby365.
Here are five Springboks who had evenings to forget.
1. Jasper Wiese – RUCK rating: 1/10
Other ratings: Planet Rugby 3/10 | RugbyPass 3/10 | Rugby365 4/10
A complete nightmare for the Springboks number eight.
Wiese received a 20-minute red card for a dangerous clear-out, leaving his teammates facing another spell with 14 men.
South Africa eventually returned to full strength, but Wiese's involvement was over.
His dismissal came at a crucial stage, with the Springboks already chasing the game.
Planet Rugby was equally unimpressed, awarding him just 3/10.
Across the four publications, Wiese received the lowest average rating of the players compared.
A costly mistake from a player Erasmus usually trusts when the pressure rises.
2. Manie Libbok – RUCK rating: 2/10
Other ratings: RugbyPass 5/10 | Rugby365 5/10
One kick separated Libbok from becoming the hero of Paris.
The replacement fly-half entered the contest in the 67th minute, replacing Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu.
With South Africa trailing 21-14, Malcolm Marx powered over from a rolling maul to reduce the deficit to two points.
Libbok stepped up with the chance to level the match.
His conversion drifted wide.
It was a brutal moment for the 29-year-old, whose goal-kicking has previously attracted scrutiny.
RugbyPass was more forgiving, awarding him 5/10.
That feels reasonable given his limited time on the pitch.
However, there is no escaping the significance of the miss.
3. Lood de Jager – RUCK rating: 3/10
Other ratings: Planet Rugby 6/10 | RugbyPass 6/10 | Rugby365 7/10
An experienced international who made an expensive mistake.
De Jager received an early yellow card for a high tackle, leaving South Africa temporarily reduced to 14 men.
France capitalised on their numerical advantage during a blistering opening period.
The lock still contributed defensively, which helps explain why the other publications were considerably more generous.
Planet Rugby and RugbyPass both awarded him 6/10.
Rugby365 went even higher, giving him 7/10.
His overall performance was not a disaster.
But in a match decided by two points, the disciplinary lapse was impossible to ignore.
4. Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu – RUCK rating: 4/10
Other ratings: Planet Rugby 4/10 | RugbyPass 5/10 | Rugby365 5/10
The talented fly-half has enjoyed some spectacular moments in a Springboks jersey.
Paris was not one of them.
Feinberg-Mngomezulu struggled to impose himself as France dominated the opening half.
South Africa's attack lacked its usual fluency, with the hosts putting pressure on the visitors' decision-making.
The youngster converted South Africa's opening try, but he struggled to turn the contest around.
Erasmus eventually replaced him with Libbok in the 67th minute.
Planet Rugby agreed with RUCK's assessment, awarding him 4/10.
At his best, Feinberg-Mngomezulu can unlock almost any defence.
This was a reminder that even the brightest talents endure difficult evenings.
5. Damian Willemse – Planet Rugby rating: 4/10
Another Springbok who struggled to make his usual impression.
Willemse endured an unusually untidy performance at full-back, with several promising moments undone by mistakes.
France's dangerous outside backs caused problems throughout the opening half.
The 28-year-old showed flashes of his footwork and aerial ability but could not provide the attacking spark South Africa needed.
Planet Rugby awarded Willemse just 4/10, highlighting his mistakes in possession.
Rugby365 gave him 5.5/10, also questioning his influence in attack and under the high ball.
Unlike Wiese or De Jager, Willemse avoided a costly disciplinary incident.
However, this was below the standard supporters have come to expect from such a gifted player.
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Was Jasper Wiese South Africa's biggest disappointment, or did Manie Libbok's costly miss deserve even more criticism?
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