South Africa

22 - 21

Full Time

Argentina

Argentina vs South Africa

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It's all over! The referee has blown their whistle to end the game.

83'

Conversion

Santiago Carreras converts the try.

83'

Try

Argentina are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Gonzalo Bertranou picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

82'

This is dangerous for the defence as Gonzalo Bertranou bursts through to advance the Argentina attack.

82'

Ignacio Ruiz comes on.

78'

Julian Montoya comes off.

78'

Damian Willemse comes on.

78'

Willie Le Roux comes off.

78'

This is dangerous for the defence as Matias Moroni bursts through to advance the Argentina attack.

77'

This is dangerous for the defence as Jesse Kriel bursts through to advance the South Africa attack.

76'

Argentina go for goal with Santiago Carreras taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

75'

Try

A series of passes by Argentina results in a try for Mateo Carreras

74'

Matias Moroni played a key part in that try.

73'

Yellow Card

Damian de Allende (South Africa) is shown a yellow card

72'

A gap opened in the defence and Gonzalo Bertranou took full advantage.

72'

A gap opened in the defence and Pieter-Steph du Toit took full advantage.

71'

Conversion

The South Africa supporters go wild as Manie Libbok successfully kicks the conversion.

69'

Try

A series of passes by South Africa results in a try for Manie Libbok

68'

That's a great try assist by Faf de Klerk.

68'

A gap opened in the defence and Faf de Klerk took full advantage.

68'

Argentina make a substitution with Matias Moroni coming on.

66'

Argentina make a substitution with Juan Imhoff coming off.

66'

Santiago Carreras takes the penalty but the ball didn't come round, staying right of the posts.

60'

Joel Sclavi comes on for Argentina.

58'

Francisco Gomez Kodela leaves the field.

58'

Vincent Koch comes on for South Africa.

58'

Frans Malherbe leaves the field.

58'

Bongi Mbonambi comes on for South Africa.

58'

Malcolm Marx leaves the field.

58'

Trevor Nyakane comes on for South Africa.

58'

Steven Kitshoff leaves the field.

58'

Facundo Isa comes on for Argentina.

55'

Santiago Grondona leaves the field.

55'

Kwagga Smith comes on for South Africa.

55'

Marco van Staden leaves the field.

55'

What a run here by Malcolm Marx as they get over the gainline!

54'

Lukhanyo Am comes on.

52'

Kurt-Lee Arendse comes off.

52'

What a run here by Lucio Cinti as they get over the gainline!

51'

What a run here by Juan Martin Gonzalez as they get over the gainline!

51'

Argentina decide to make a substitution, with Nahuel Tetaz Chaparro getting some game time.

48'

Argentina decide to make a substitution, with Thomas Gallo being replaced.

48'

Argentina decide to make a substitution, with Gonzalo Bertranou getting some game time.

48'

Argentina decide to make a substitution, with Lautaro Bazan Velez being replaced.

48'

Santiago Carreras steps up to take the penalty but pulls it wide and to the left.

47'

South Africa decide to make a substitution, with RG Snyman getting some game time.

45'

South Africa decide to make a substitution, with Marvin Orie being replaced.

45'

The second half kicks off.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.

40'

Fabulous play by South Africa has led to Willie Le Roux being able to wriggle through a gap.

39'

Argentina sub Pedro Rubiolo comes onto the field.

38'

Lucas Paulos departs for Argentina.

38'

Argentina sub Julian Montoya comes onto the field.

37'

Ignacio Ruiz departs for Argentina.

37'

Penalty Goal

Santiago Carreras has kicked a penalty goal.

37'

Ignacio Ruiz comes on for Argentina.

34'

Julian Montoya leaves the field.

34'

Trouble here as Jesse Kriel breaches the defence.

32'

Santiago Carreras comes on for Argentina.

31'

Tomas Albornoz leaves the field.

31'

Conversion

Manie Libbok makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

27'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Damian de Allende scores from close range.

25'

This is dangerous for the defence as Juan Cruz Mallia bursts through to advance the Argentina attack.

23'

Argentina decide to make a substitution, with Tomas Albornoz getting some game time.

20'

Argentina decide to make a substitution, with Santiago Carreras being replaced.

20'

Manie Libbok curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

19'

Try

A wonderful passing move by South Africa is finished off by Eben Etzebeth

18'

This is dangerous for the defence as Eben Etzebeth bursts through to advance the South Africa attack.

18'

Willie Le Roux sets up the try.

18'

Penalty Goal

Manie Libbok makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

11'

Penalty Goal

Santiago Carreras kicks the penalty.

The defensive line has been broken as Cheslin Kolbe goes through the gap.

Penalty Goal

Santiago Carreras has kicked a penalty goal.

Faf de Klerk comes on.

Grant Williams comes off.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

South Africa v Argentina

Sat 29th July 2023, 08:05am PDT

Points Flow Chart

South Africa win +1

Time in lead

Mins in lead

78%

% Of Game In Lead

19%

33%

Possession Last 10 min

67%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Carreras

83'

22 - 21

Bertranou

82'

22 - 19

Carreras

74'

22 - 14

de Allende

22 - 9

72'

Libbok

22 - 9

69'

Libbok

20 - 9

68'

Half Time

Carreras

37'

15 - 9

Libbok

15 - 6

27'

de Allende

13 - 6

25'

Etzebeth

8 - 6

18'

Libbok

3 - 6

11'

Carreras

0 - 6

Carreras

0 - 3

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.6

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.6

Entries

Attack Profile

South Africa

Argentina

More Less

Defence Profile

South Africa

Argentina

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

49%

44%

3-6 secs

25%

37%

6+ secs

20%

14%

Rucks Won

105

Springboks vs Argentina Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Springboks face off against Argentina in Rugby Championship on Sat 29th July 2023 at . Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 16:05. In South Africa it’s at 17:05 SAST, 03:05 NZST in New Zealand, 01:05 AEST in Australia and 08:05 EST in the US.

Springboks won the last encounter but Springboks are in the best form of their last 5 games.

World Rankings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 4 places in the rankings with Springboks in position 1 and Argentina in position 5, underlining just how tight this match could be.

Springboks vs Argentina Squads

The official squads for Springboks vs Argentina will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.