Overview

• South Africa sit on 10 points and Argentina on nine entering the penultimate round, leaving both sides needing a win to stay in control of their title push.
• Match officials are confirmed: Angus Gardner as referee, Pierre Brousset and Angus Mabey as assistants, Brett Cronan as TMO, and Damon Murphy as Foul Play Review Officer.
• Assistant coach Tony Brown urges composure and consistency over a full 80 minutes, warning that Argentina will punish lapses in focus.
• Andre Esterhuizen highlights Argentina’s loose play, aerial contest and a likely forward battle, with Tomas Albornoz identified as a key returning threat under coach Felipe Contepomi.
• History and markets favor the Boks, who have won 33 of 38 Tests against Argentina and 17 of 18 at home, with bookmakers installing South Africa as heavy favorites.