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The Springboks host Argentina in the final match of the 2024 Rugby Championship, with the tournament on the line for both sides
South Africa host Argentina for a decisive showdown today in the final match of the Rugby Championship.
The final match of the Championship is the reverse of last week’s fixture in South America, where Los Pumas pulled off an enthralling 29-28 win over the Springboks to take the tournament to the final day.
Argentina will be aware that repeating that result away from home is an incredibly difficult feat, and they enter the final match knowing that they require a bonus-point victory over their hosts if they are to win the competition for the very first time. Meanwhile, the Springboks know that all they need is a single bonus point in order to secure the title as lock Eben Etzebeth becomes the nation’s most capped player.
Follow all the action from the Rugby Championship clash in our live blog below:
A scintillating half of rugby from the Springboks, who have destroyed Argentina here. The second half will simply be a procession to the title
Luke Baker28 September 2024 16:50
38 mins
Brilliant feet by Cheslin Kolbe - simply unstoppable! Long pass out to the right wing, where a gorgeous step inside from Kolbe has two defenders wafting at air trying to tackle him and he dives over the line. Simply sublime.
The conversion goes wide but no harm done. The Springboks have all but won the Rugby Championship title
Luke Baker28 September 2024 16:47
36 mins
After his horror show last week with the late miss, Libbok is firing passes all over the pitch here and orchestrating the Boks attack beautifully.
OH WOW! Almost a Pumas disaster as Isgro is way, way too casual fielding a kick into the 22, watching it bounce around and not realising Arendse is haring down on him. The South African winger is millimetres away from pinching the ball and scoring a try but can’t gather cleanly.
Isgro gratefully clears but is then immediately substituted off, with Juan Cruz Mallia on in his place. Pablo Matera also on for Juan Martin Gonzalez, who is off for an HIA.
Luke Baker28 September 2024 16:43
33 mins
The Boks go wide to the right, De Allende offloads and Kolbe makes decent yards. Even when he’s tackled he wriggles free, pops a pass from the ground to the supporting Aphelele Fassi who goes over for his second try.
Just superb from Kolbe and Fassi is the benficiary. Hendrikse’s conversion strikes the post but the Springboks are rampant here. The Rugby Championship title is heading to South Africa.
Luke Baker28 September 2024 16:40
31 mins
Great turnover by Albornoz in his own 22 but Kolbe quickly returns the kick clear back into the danger zone. A dart from Kolisi takes them closer but again, the Pumas win the turnover.
Then, De Allende pinches the ball back and the Springboks are in business again
Luke Baker28 September 2024 16:38
29 mins
The crowd are furious as Fassi jumps to claim a high ball but Mateo Carreras makes contact with him in the air and he lands hard. Reckless from Carreras and he will spend 10 minutes in the bin for his troubles.
Argentina down to 14 and this is a great chance for the Boks to take the game away from their opponents.
Luke Baker28 September 2024 16:36
Luke Baker28 September 2024 16:34
28 mins
The Springboks fling the ball wide to the right and the crowd get excited as Kolbe receives it in space and charges down the line. But Libbok’s long pass to him is called forward and momentum is halted.
Luke Baker28 September 2024 16:32
26 mins
Worrying scenes as Santiago Chocobares takes a nasty head knock on the way down in a tackle. Medics on and thankfully he’s back on his feet, able to be helped off the field while standing.
That’ll be his game over though and ex-London Irish man Lucio Cinti on in the centres
Luke Baker28 September 2024 16:30
24 mins
Not a great kick from Mateo Carreras and Kriel returns it with interest down the left touchline. Neat inside pass to Du Toit but as a defender covers, the back row sees the ball bounce off his hands for a knock-on.
Argentina finally win a scrum and clear their lines.
Luke Baker28 September 2024 16:28
