Overview

• South Africa beat Argentina 29-27 in London, overturning a 13-10 halftime deficit with second-half tries from Cobus Reinach and Malcolm Marx.
• The champions finished level on points with New Zealand but won the title on superior points difference, with Argentina closing the tournament in fourth place.
• Felipe Contepomi rotated his side with seven changes, starting Simón Benítez Cruz at scrum-half and Gerónimo Prisciantelli at fly-half, as Julián Montoya set a Pumas captaincy record with his 52nd test as skipper.
• The UAR-designated 'home' match in London drew about 70,300 at Twickenham and was televised on ESPN with streaming on Disney+, a venue choice criticized by Argentine fans.
• A late injury ruled out Joel Sclavi for Francisco Coria Marchetti, and Argentina now shifts focus to November tests against Wales, Scotland and England as the Championship pauses until 2027.