Overview
- South Africa overwhelmed Argentina in Durban with a second‑half surge to win 67-30 and move to 15 points, one clear of New Zealand heading into the final round.
- Sacha Feinberg‑Mngomezulu scored 37 points with a hat-trick and accurate goal‑kicking, breaking Percy Montgomery’s Springbok single‑match record of 35.
- A chaotic first half included Cheslin Kolbe’s misdirected goal‑line dropout that led to a try and a penalty try with Malcolm Marx yellow‑carded; Rassie Erasmus labeled Kolbe’s moment a “brain fart” but praised his overall impact.
- The rematch at Twickenham is scheduled for Saturday at 15:00 SA time, with the Springbok team to be named on Tuesday around 15:15 SA time; a South Africa victory would retain the title.
- Minor injury checks are pending for Kolbe (shoulder), Damian Willemse (hamstring) and Ethan Hooker (ankle), while praise for Feinberg‑Mngomezulu poured in from Rassie Erasmus, Siya Kolisi, Nick Mallett and Argentina coach Felipe Contepomi; Argentina are out of contention but remain dangerous opponents.