Argentina

29 - 28

Full Time

South Africa

Argentina vs South Africa

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

81'

South Africa decided to go for goal with Manie Libbok taking the penalty goal but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

79'

The drop goal is on its way from Kurt-Lee Arendse but it runs out gas over the last few metres, falling short.

78'

Matias Moroni comes on.

75'

Lucio Cinti comes off.

75'

South Africa decide to make a substitution, with Salmaan Moerat getting some game time.

71'

South Africa decide to make a substitution, with Ruan Nortje being replaced.

71'

A gap opened in the defence and Lukhanyo Am took full advantage.

70'

South Africa make a substitution with Jan-Hendrik Wessels coming on.

69'

South Africa make a substitution with Malcolm Marx coming off.

69'

Penalty Goal

The Argentina supporters go wild as Tomas Albornoz successfully kicks the penalty goal.

68'

A gap opened in the defence and Tomas Albornoz took full advantage.

66'

South Africa sub Gerhard Steenekamp comes onto the field.

64'

Ox Nche departs for South Africa.

64'

Argentina sub Ignacio Ruiz comes onto the field.

62'

Marcos Kremer departs for Argentina.

62'

The defensive line has been broken as Makazole Mapimpi goes through the gap.

61'

The defensive line has been broken as Makazole Mapimpi goes through the gap.

60'

Pedro Delgado comes on for Argentina.

59'

Joel Sclavi leaves the field.

59'

Ignacio Calles comes on for Argentina.

59'

Thomas Gallo leaves the field.

59'

Juan Martin Gonzalez comes on for Argentina.

55'

Pablo Matera leaves the field.

55'

Guido Petti comes on for Argentina.

55'

Franco Molina leaves the field.

55'

Jaden Hendrikse comes on.

55'

Cobus Reinach comes off.

55'

What a run here by Ox Nche as they get over the gainline!

53'

Tomas Albornoz steps up to take the penalty but pulls it wide and to the right.

52'

Santiago Carreras comes on.

50'

Bautista Delguy comes off.

50'

Penalty Goal

Manie Libbok does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

50'

South Africa decide to make a substitution, with Kwagga Smith getting some game time.

47'

South Africa decide to make a substitution, with Ben-Jason Dixon being replaced.

47'

South Africa decide to make a substitution, with Elrigh Louw getting some game time.

47'

South Africa decide to make a substitution, with Marco van Staden being replaced.

47'

South Africa decide to make a substitution, with Manie Libbok getting some game time.

47'

South Africa decide to make a substitution, with Handre Pollard being replaced.

47'

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

47'

Argentina decide to make a substitution, with Gonzalo Bertranou being replaced.

47'

South Africa decide to make a substitution, with Eben Etzebeth getting some game time.

47'

South Africa decide to make a substitution, with Salmaan Moerat being replaced.

47'

South Africa decide to make a substitution, with Vincent Koch getting some game time.

47'

South Africa decide to make a substitution, with Thomas du Toit being replaced.

47'

Penalty Goal

Handre Pollard kicks the penalty.

43'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

The ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, Handre Pollard will have to re-adjust the radar.

39'

Try

What an effort there by Cobus Reinach as they score the try.

38'

Fabulous play by South Africa has led to Cobus Reinach being able to wriggle through a gap.

38'

Conversion

Tomas Albornoz does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

35'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Argentina as Tomas Albornoz goes over.

34'

Fabulous play by Argentina has led to Tomas Albornoz being able to wriggle through a gap.

34'

Gonzalo Bertranou sets up the try.

34'

Tomas Albornoz curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

27'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Joel Sclavi scores from close range.

26'

Joaquin Oviedo played a key part in that try.

26'

Conversion

Tomas Albornoz makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

22'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Argentina is finished off by Pablo Matera

21'

That's a great try assist by Mateo Carreras.

21'

This is dangerous for the defence as Mateo Carreras bursts through to advance the Argentina attack.

21'

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

18'

This is dangerous for the defence as Joaquin Oviedo bursts through to advance the Argentina attack.

16'

Yellow Card

Kurt-Lee Arendse (South Africa) is shown a yellow card

16'

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

16'

Conversion

Tomas Albornoz converts the try.

15'

Try

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

14'

Spellbinding play by Santiago Chocobares is finished off with a try.

14'

A gap opened in the defence and Santiago Chocobares took full advantage.

14'

Penalty Goal

Handre Pollard makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

12'

A gap opened in the defence and Jesse Kriel took full advantage.

11'

Conversion

Handre Pollard has kicked a conversion.

Try

A stunning solo try from Jesse Kriel

The defensive line has been broken as Jesse Kriel goes through the gap.

That's a great try assist by Cobus Reinach.

The defensive line has been broken as Ruan Nortje goes through the gap.

Conversion

Handre Pollard has kicked a conversion.

Try

Great hands by South Africa leads to a try for Aphelele Fassi

The defensive line has been broken as Aphelele Fassi goes through the gap.

Handre Pollard sets up the try.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Argentina v South Africa 
  
 Round 5 
  
 Sat 21st September 2024, 02:00pm PDT 
  
 Estadio Único Madre de Ciudades

Points Flow Chart

Argentina win +1

Time in lead

Mins in lead

47%

% Of Game In Lead

51%

Possession Last 10 min

92%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Albornoz

29 - 28

68'

Libbok

50'

26 - 28

Pollard

43'

26 - 25

Half Time

Reinach

38'

26 - 22

Albornoz

26 - 17

35'

Albornoz

24 - 17

34'

Sclavi

19 - 17

26'

Albornoz

14 - 17

22'

Matera

12 - 17

21'

Arendse

16'

7 - 17

Albornoz

7 - 17

15'

Carreras

5 - 17

14'

Pollard

12'

0 - 17

Pollard

0 - 14

Kriel

0 - 12

Pollard

0 - 7

Fassi

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.6

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.5

Entries

Attack Profile

Argentina

South Africa

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Defence Profile

Argentina

South Africa

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

45%

64%

3-6 secs

35%

23%

6+ secs

10%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

62'

67'

72'

78'

81'

Argentina

South Africa

Argentina vs Springboks Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Argentina face off against Springboks in Rugby Championship Round 5 on Sat 21st September 2024 at Estadio Único Madre de Ciudades. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 22:00 and is broadcast on Sky Sports, NOW TV. In South Africa it’s at 23:00 SAST on SuperSport, 09:00 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 07:00 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 14:00 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, Springboks sits at 1 in the World Rugby Rankings, while Argentina holds 8.

The two sides are separated by 7 places in the rankings with Argentina in position 8 and Springboks in position 1 as such Springboks are favourites on paper.

Argentina vs Springboks Squads

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