Overview
- South Africa host Argentina at Kings Park on Saturday at 17:10, with a rematch set for Twickenham the following weekend.
- Rassie Erasmus added two extra training days in Durban, calling in Willie le Roux to train through Wednesday before he returns to the Bulls.
- Aphelele Fassi, Lood de Jager and Jean‑Luc du Preez are ruled out, tightening choices at fullback and lock for the Kings Park selection.
- The matchday-23 is due Tuesday, with reporting indicating Eben Etzebeth and RG Snyman could be in contention to start in the second row.
- The standings are razor-thin with Australia on 11 points, South Africa and New Zealand on 10, and Argentina on 9, making bonus points pivotal in the final two rounds.