Mbonambi skippers Boks against Pumas, prop Steenekamp set for debut
The Springbok team to take on Argentina in Buenos Aires on Saturday shows 13 changes from the one that scraped a win over the Pumas by a point at Ellis Park last week.
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Bok, Pumas mentors upbeat despite Ellis Park scrap: 'You have to grind out results in World Cup'
Saturday's Rugby Championship outing at Ellis Park between the Springboks and Argentina was seen from a glass-half-full perspective by the respective coaches Jacques Nienaber and Michael Cheika.
Nienaber and co take blame for affecting Bok rhythm with mix-and-match strategy
Without dwelling too much on the issue, Jacques Nienaber was more than willing to concede that much of the blame for the Springboks' unconvincing 22-21 Rugby Championship victory over Argentina here on Saturday night lay with a mix-and-match selection strategy.
Bok No 9 Williams set for 2-week break to nurse concussion symptoms, Arendse an injury doubt
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No Kolisi in 26-man Bok squad named for RWC warm-up match away to Argentina
While the signs remain good that Siya Kolisi will be fit to lead the Springboks at the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France, the inspirational flanker was not part of the 26-man squad named to play Argentina away next weekend.
Relieved coach Nienaber hails Springbok defensive effort
JOHANNESBURG : South Africa managed to grind out victory in a "proper test match", edging Argentina 22-21 in their final Rugby Championship fixture at Ellis Park on Saturday, as coach Jacques Nienaber hailed their defence and composure under pressure.
Nienaber emotional, Williams hopeful as Springboks tackle Pumas
Springbok head coach Jacques Nienaber will be emotional and scrumhalf Grant Williams hopeful when South Africa confront Argentina on Saturday in a Rugby Championship final-round match.
World Cup places in focus as Springboks host Argentina
JOHANNESBURG : South Africa and Argentina cling to the hope of winning this year’s Rugby Championship but in reality the most they will likely get out of Saturday’s fixture at Ellis Park is another opportunity to fine-tune for the World Cup in France.