Overview
- The one‑off Test is set for Saturday evening at Estadio José Amalfitani in Buenos Aires with kick‑off at 20:00 BST and squads confirmed by both nations.
- South Africa start several players returning from injury, including captain Siya Kolisi and lock Eben Etzebeth, who will extend his Springbok caps record to 142.
- Argentina are weakened by multiple absences and the suspension of fly‑half Tomás Albornoz, prompting Santiago Carreras to move to ten and four debutants named.
- Broadcasters confirmed the match will air live on Sky Sports in the UK with streaming via Sky Go and on SuperSport in South Africa.
- Coaches will use the game as a match‑fitness and selection exercise within a wider load‑management plan that splits South Africa’s touring group before their All Blacks series.