Overview
- Kick-off is 17:10 SA time at Kings Park, with Angus Gardner refereeing, Pierre Brousset and Angus Mabey as assistants, and Brett Cronan on TMO duties.
- Only two log points separate first from fourth, making this a must-win to stay in contention, with a bonus-point result potentially decisive before the Twickenham finale.
- Attack coach Tony Brown says the Boks are still chasing an 80-minute display after uneven execution even in their Wellington rout of the All Blacks.
- Andre Esterhuizen warns of Argentina’s loose-play threat and stresses consistency, as his centre–flank versatility remains in play with Rassie Erasmus set to name the 23 on Tuesday.
- Felipe Contepomi’s Pumas have sharpened their attack and, with flyhalf Tomas Albornoz reported available, arrive after victories over New Zealand and Australia this year.