Argentina, Los Pumas and Springboks
Los Pumas down shell-shocked Springboks in Santiago thriller to set up Rugby Championship title decider
Argentina have now beaten all three Rugby Championship opponents after they triumphed over the Springboks 29-28 in Santiago. The hosts scored four tries on the day with Mateo Carreras, Pablo Matera, Joel Sclavi and Tomas Albornoz scoring with the fly-half also kicking three conversions and a penalty in an epic shift.
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Mateo Carreras, Pablo Matera and Joel Sclavi all forced their way over the line before a excellent dummy from Tomas Albornoz sent Argentina ahead. With Arendse restored just a few minutes before the break, Cobus Reinach sprinted in for a try and made it a four-point game heading into the second half.
Springboks unbeaten run ends at hands of Los Pumas in Argentina
The Springboks’ unbeaten run in the Rugby Championship has ended after a 28-29 defeat to Argentina in their round five clash in Santiago del Estero.
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Handre Pollard then kicked a wonderful penalty, allowing the Springboks to set up a lineout close to Los Pumas’ line. After a maul, the ball then went wide with fast hands, with fullback Aphelele Fassi going over to score after running a super line.
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Springboks stunned in big upset as giant-killing Pumas keep unthinkable dream alive
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