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South Africa Raises The Rugby Championship Trophy

Closer Look At du Toit Try

Pieter-Steph Du Toit raises the roof once again with his second try of the match! ????????#TheRugbyChampionship #RSAvARG pic.twitter.com/FKb0XGRoz4

— FloRugby (@FloRugby) September 28, 2024Siya Kolisi Post-Match Quote

"I can't wait to tell my grandkids that I played with Eben Etzebeth"

Man Of The Match: Pieter-Steph du Toit

du Toit scored two tries in the game and was all over the field making contributions. 

South Africa Rugby Championships/Tri-NationsTri-Nations (1996–2011)1998: South Africa2004: South Africa2009: South AfricaThe Rugby Championship (2012–Present)2019: South Africa2024: South AfricaThat's It! End Of Game

South Africa 48, Argentina 7

Scuffles in the in-goal area as the game ends. 

South Africa win their first Rugby Championship trophy since 2019 and only their fifth TRC/Tri-Nations title ever. 

Jesse Kriel Scores For SA; 77'

South Africa 48, Argentina 7

Not much changes with another South Africa score, but the crowd has somehow gotten louder with each try.

Kriel scores this time. 

Springboks taking the loss last week personal. 

Pollard converts. 

South Africa Pushing For More; 74'

Springboks are relentless. 

Du Toit Scores Another Try!; 72'

South Africa 41, Argentina 7

Only a minute later, du Toit takes it across the line for another SA try. 

South Africa absolutely obliterating the Argentine side.

Pollard converts. 

South Africa Try Overturned By TMO; 71'

In what would have been a magnificent try as the Springboks go coast-to-coast, Kurt-Lee Arendse's try is overturned by TMO.

It matters not as South Africa is eight minutes from their first Rugby Championship title since 2019. 

Crowd In Mbombela Already Celebrating

The crowd is absolutely wild. 

Springboks Score From Maul; 68'

South Africa 34, Argentina 7

Looks like South Africa just put this game away as Malcom Marx scores from the maul after a Springbok lineout. 

SA just too strong, especially with 15 vs. 13. 

Pollard makes the conversion. 

Another Yellow Card For Argentina ????; 67'

TMO says it's an intentional knock-on and Santiago Carreras is shown to the sin bin. 

Argentina playing with 13 men.

Lineout from the 5m spot for South Africa. 

Springboks Work Their Way Into 20m; 66'

South Africa get down the field quickly with some quick passing before an error sends the ball out of play. 

Springboks legend Handre Pollard enters the game to a roar from the crown. 

Matera Yellow Upgraded To Red Card; 62'

South Africa 27, Argentina 7

Matera will be out for 20 minutes. Another 10 minutes before Los Pumas can replace him.

Springboks Holding Firm

South Africa 27, Argentina 7; 61'

Springboks are still leading by 20 points. Argentina has 20 minutes to close the gap, which was seeming unlikely even when we headed into halftime. 

South Africa is ferocious right now. 

Anytime Los Pumas make inroads, there's a passing error or a knock-on or a penalty. Unlucky for the Argentine side.

Closer Look At Matera Yellow Card

Things just got a whole lot tougher for Argentina as Pablo Matera is shown a yellow card ????#TheRugbyChampionship #RSAvARG pic.twitter.com/KIt5gJl8Jg

— FloRugby (@FloRugby) September 28, 2024Etzebeth Is A Battering Ram; 59'

Eben Etzebeth, on the day he becomes the most-capped Springbok ever, absolutely clobbers this Argentina player. 

Head Contact By Argentina; 55'

Pablo Matera is shown a yellow and Springboks will have another man advantage. 

Matera leads with his should into du Toit's head. 

Scrum At About 5m From SA Goal; 52'

South Africa dominate a scrum against Argentina about 5m from the in-goal area. 

It was as far into SA territory as Argentina has been this half. 

Hendrikse Misses PG; 45'

Hendrikse has been off the last few kicks and misses a penalty goal that would've been the first points of the half.

Multiple Linebreaks From Springboks; 43'

South Africa 27, Argentina 7

The South Africa side has come out pressing and look like they'll score fairly quickly. They look determined.

It bears repeating that the crowd is incredible. 

Second Half Begins

Here's a look back at the Fassi, Carreras collision that led to another South Africa try after the Pumas player was sent to the sin bin. 

Was Los Pumas star Mateo Carreras fortunate to only see yellow for his misjudged aerial contest with Aphelele Fassi? ????#TRC2024 #TheRugbyChampionship #RSAvARG pic.twitter.com/PdkHvdJNwV

— FloRugby (@FloRugby) September 28, 2024Halftime Stats

Penalty Goals:

Argentina: 1South Africa: 0

Tries:

Argentina: 4South Africa: 1

Conversions:

Argentina: 2South Africa: 1

Drop Goals:

Argentina: 0South Africa: 0

Carries:

Argentina: 79South Africa: 32

Line Breaks:

Argentina: 9South Africa: 1

Turnovers Lost:

Argentina: 8South Africa: 7

Territory:

Argentina: 43%South Africa: 57%

Possession:

Argentina: 34%South Africa: 66%Closer Look At Cheslin Kolbe Try

Incredible pass from Kolisi. 

Cheslin Kolbe finishes off a stunning try to take the Springboks twenty points clear off Los Pumas at half-time!#TRC2024 #TheRugbyChampionship #RSAvARG pic.twitter.com/OiERKDQmx7

— FloRugby (@FloRugby) September 28, 2024Halftime

South Africa 27, Argentina 7

South Africa kick it away after a scrum and the first half ends.

Cheslin Kolbe Scores After Long Heave From Kolisi

South Africa 27, Argentina 7

Incredible long toss from Kolisi, makes it to the sideline and Kolbe takes it in. 

Game is getting out of hand for Argentina. Can't help but feel the home crowd is contributing quite a bit. 

Jaden Hendrikse misses the conversion for the second time in a row. 

Fassi Scores Again; 32'

South Africa 22, Argentina 7

Fassie takes it over the line after some clever play by the Springboks. 

Hendrikse misses the conversion. 

Mateo Carreras Gets Yellow Card; 29'

South Africa 17, Argentina 7

Mateo Carreras will head to the sin bin for the collision, giving an already surging Springboks a man advantage.

Fassi Collision ????

Santiago Chocobares Injured; 25'

South Africa 17, Argentina 7

In a nasty play, Chocobares has his knee buckled by another player. 

Lucio Cinti comes on as a replacement. 

Hendrikse Makes Penalty Goal; 21'

Hendrikse adds a penalty conversion to his stats.

Mbombela Crown Is Absolutely Electric

Roars and shrieks from the crowd each time the Springboks make a good play. 

The environment for the Rugby Championship's final game is incredible. 

Argentina Strike!; 19'

South Africa 14, Argentina 7

Albornoz continues his stellar play and takes it across the line. 

He then converts the kick. 

Los Pumas are back in it. 

Pieter-Steph du Toit Scores For Springboks; 13'

Hendrikse converts the kick. 

Game Updates; 11'

South Africa 7, Argentina 0

Adele Fassi scored about seven minutes into the match and Jaden Hendrikse converted the kick. Which is a change from last week, where Libbok took the kicks after taking over for Handre Pollard late in the game.

Broadcaster Having Technichal Issues

The broadcaster is having technical issues, and it does seem like it's widespread and not just isolated to the United States stream.

Update: We're back. 

Last Five Matches Between Pumas, SpringboksRugby Championship: Argentina 29, South Africa 28 (Sep 21, 2024)Summer Internationals: Argentina 13, South Africa 24 (Aug 5, 2023)Rugby Championship: South Africa 22, Argentina 21 (Jul 29, 2023)Rugby Championship: South Africa 38, Argentina 21 (Sep 24, 2022)Rugby Championship: Argentina 20, South Africa 36 (Sep 17, 2022)Rassie Erasmus Lineup Changes For Springboks

FloRugby expert Philip Bendon outlined some of the changes that the South Africa gaffer made to his squad ahead of the Argentina rematch. 

"Erasmus has welcomed back several key players who were rested for the previous match against Argentina. In a major shakeup, Etzebeth returns to the starting XV alongside Ruan Nortje, forming a formidable lock pairing. Nine changes in total, including one positional switch, have been made from the team that lost to Los Pumas in Argentina.

Among the returning players, six double Rugby World Cup winners—Bongi Mbonambi, Frans Malherbe, Pieter-Steph du Toit, Cheslin Kolbe, Damian de Allende, and Siya Kolisi—have been named in the starting lineup, with Kolisi resuming his role as captain. The starting pack mirrors the powerful forward combination that overcame New Zealand 18-12 in Cape Town, showcasing Erasmus's intent to field an experienced and cohesive side.

The backline sees Aphelele Fassi retained at fullback, teaming up with Kolbe and Kurt-Lee Arendse, while Jesse Kriel and De Allende continue their partnership in the midfield. Jaden Hendrikse and Manie Libbok are promoted to the starting XV, pushing Cobus Reinach and Handré Pollard to the bench.

Erasmus opted for a 5-3 split on the bench, featuring Malcolm Marx, Gerhard Steenekamp, and Vincent Koch as prop cover. Elrigh Louw, Kwagga Smith, Pollard, Reinach, and Lukhanyo Am round out the substitutes."

Eben Etzebeth Set to Become Most Capped Springbok Today

Eben Etzebeth has been a dominant force in rugby union for over a decade. Impressively, the 6-foot-8 lock has held out incredibly well, and will today break the Springboks all-time caps record, with 128.

Etzebeth made his debut for the Springboks against England on June 9, 2012.

The Office For Today ????

La oficina de hoy ???? ¡Vamos, Pumas! #SomosLosPumas pic.twitter.com/kEVEABfaX2

— Los Pumas (@lospumas) September 28, 2024Mbombela Showing Up

Welcome to Mbombela Stadium, @AkaniSimbine ... and @iamSivN and @BryanHabana ????#Springboks #ForeverGreenForeverGold #RSAvARG pic.twitter.com/CpEASiUoer

— Springboks (@Springboks) September 28, 2024South Africa Vs. Argentina Prediction

Here's a prediction from FloRugby expert Philip Bendon. 

"Much of the match’s intrigue lies in the battle between the tight-five forwards. The Springboks' lineout struggled last weekend against Argentina, with Los Pumas showing impressive resilience and strength. South Africa's head coach, Rassie Erasmus, isn’t taking Argentina lightly, acknowledging that Los Pumas could pull off a famous upset, given their recent successes and their shared ability to defy the odds.

The return of key Springboks players, including the influential Eben Etzebeth, who will be making his 128th appearance, promises to bolster South Africa’s chances. Etzebeth’s rivalry with Argentina’s Tomas Lavanini has been a focal point in recent encounters, and the battle between them will be crucial in determining which side gains the upper hand.

Springbok stalwarts Damian de Allende and Bongi Mbonambi also return to add experience to the team, while Los Pumas’ rising star Joaquin Oviedo will look to showcase his athleticism. The midfield clash between De Allende and Argentina's Santiago Chocobares is another exciting matchup to watch, as both centres have been in outstanding form.

With everything to play for, the match will likely come down to small margins, including the performances of the two number 10s, Manie Libbok for South Africa and Tomas Albornoz for Argentina. While the Springboks have a history of delivering under pressure, Los Pumas have shown they can defy expectations. Nevertheless, with the home advantage and a fully loaded squad, the Springboks seem poised to claim victory and lift the Rugby Championship title."

Springboks by 15.How To Watch South Africa Springboks Vs. Argentina Rugby

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South Africa Springboks LineupOx NcheBongi MbonambiFrans MalherbeEben EtzebethRuan NortjeSiya KolisiPieter-Steph du ToitJasper WieseJaden HendrikseManie LibbokKurt-Lee ArendseDamian de AllendeJesse KrielCheslin KolbeAphelele Fassi

Substitutes: 16. Malcolm Marx, 17. Gerhard Steenekamp, 18. Vincent Koch, 19. Elrigh Louw, 20. Kwagga Smith, 21. Cobus Reinach, 22. Handre Pollard, 23. Lukhanyo Am.

Argentina Los Pumas LineupThomas GalloJulian MontoyaJoel SclaviPedro RubioloTomas LavaniniJuan Martin GonzalezSantiago GrondonaJoaquin OviedoGonzalo GarciaTomas AlbornozMateo CarrerasSantiago ChocobaresMatias MoroniRodrigo IsgroSantiago Carreras

Substitutes: 16. Ignacio Ruiz, 17. Ignacio Calles, 18. Pedro Delgado, 19. Franco Molina, 20. Pablo Matera, 21. Lautaro Bazan Velez, 22. Lucio Cinti, 23. Juan Cruz Mallia.

South Africa Vs. Argentina Rugby Kickoff Time

The match kicks off at 11:00 a.m. ET on Saturday, Sept. 28 at Mbombela Stadium in Mbombela, South Africa.

Argentina Kits ????— Los Pumas (@lospumas) September 28, 2024Springboks Fans Are Aready

Wave your flag ????????#Springboks #ForeverGreenForeverGold #RSAvARG pic.twitter.com/Xj9PKh9cK0

— Springboks (@Springboks) September 28, 2024South Africa World Rugby Ranking

 The Springboks are ranked No. 2 in the world with 91.77 points.

Argentina World Rugby Ranking

Argentina is ranked No. 6 in the world with 84.30 points.

South Africa Rugby Schedule 2024Saturday, June 22 - Springboks 41, Wales 13Saturday, July 6 - South Africa Springboks 27, Ireland Rugby 20Saturday, July 13 - Springboks 24, Ireland 25Saturday, July 20 - Springboks 64, Portugal 21Saturday, August 10 - Australia 7, Springboks 33Saturday, August 17 - Australia 12,. Springboks 30Saturday, August 31 - Springboks 31, New Zealand 27Saturday, September 7 - Springboks 18, New Zealand 12Saturday, September 21 - Argentina 29, Springboks 28Saturday, September 28 - Springboks vs. Argentina - 11 a.m. ETSunday, November 10 - Scotland vs. Springboks - 6 p.m. ETSaturday, November 16 - England vs. Springboks - 6 p.m. ETSaturday, November 23 - Wales vs. Springboks - 6 p.m. ETArgentina Rugby Schedule 2024Saturday, July 6 - Argentina 13, France 28Saturday, July 13 - Argentina 33, France 25Saturday, July 20 - Uruguay 5, Argentina 79Saturday, August 10 - New Zealand 30, Argentina 38Saturday, August 17 - New Zealand 42, Argentina 10Saturday, August 31 - Argentina 19, Wallabies 20Saturday, September 7 - Argentina 67, Australia 27Saturday, September 21 - Argentina 29, Springboks 28Saturday, September 28 - South Africa vs. Argentina - 11 a.m. ETSaturday, November 9 - Italy vs. Argentina - 12:40 p.m. ETFriday, November 15 - Ireland vs. Argentina - 3:10 p.m. ETFriday, November 22 - France vs. Argentina - 3:10 p.m. ETWorld Rugby Rankings 2024Ireland, 92.12South Africa, 91.77New Zealand, 88.70France, 86.96England, 85.40Argentina, 84.30Scotland, 82.82Italy, 78.98Fiji, 79.64Australia, 79.32Wales, 76.04Georgia, 74.10Samoa, 72.68Japan, 73.31Portugal, 70.61Tonga, 68.12Uruguay, 67.39Spain, 66.29USA, 67.70Romania, 62.62The Rugby Championship 2024 Fixtures

August 10

Australia 7, South Africa Springboks 33New Zealand All Blacks 30, Argentina 38

August 17

New Zealand All Blacks 42, Argentina 10Australia 12, South Africa Springboks 30

August 31

Springboks 31, New Zealand 27Argentina 19, Australia 20

September 7

South Africa Springboks 18, New Zealand All Blacks 12Argentina 67, Australia 27

September 21

Australia 28, New Zealand All Blacks 31Argentina 29, South Africa Springboks 28

September 28

New Zealand All Blacks vs. Australia - 3:05 a.m. ETSouth Africa Springboks vs. Argentina - 11 a.m. ETWhere To Watch Rugby Internationals 2024?

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