Tries by wingers Makazole Mapimpi and Cheslin Kolbe and the goalkicking of Handre Pollard earned South Africa their third Rugby World Cup title.
His hard work and fortitude has kept him at Kaizer Chiefs.
"Since Anthony has come back, Marcus has flourished," Solskjaer told reporters ahead of United's league trip to Bournemouth on Saturday.
McIlroy put on a driving clinic for most of the day, his accuracy and prodigious length off the tee an impressive sight at Sheshan International.
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