Springboks and Pumas Set for Decisive Rugby Championship Showdown

South Africa aims to clinch title at home while Argentina seeks historic victory in Mbombela.

South Africa fields its first-string lineup, including key players like Cheslin Kolbe, Siya Kolisi, and Eben Etzebeth, aiming to secure their first Rugby Championship title since 2019.
Argentina, buoyed by a narrow 29-28 victory last weekend, needs to win by more than seven points and score three tries more than the Springboks to claim their first-ever championship.
Manie Libbok, despite missing a crucial penalty in the previous match, retains his position as flyhalf, reflecting the Springboks' confidence in his playmaking abilities.
Eben Etzebeth will become the most-capped Springbok of all time, surpassing Victor Matfield's record, adding a historic note to the high-stakes match.
Argentina has made several changes to their lineup, including the inclusion of Santiago Carreras at fullback and Rodrigo Isgro on the wing, as they prepare for the critical encounter.