Overview
- The Springboks named a matchday 23 on Tuesday that brings back several World Cup winners for the Test in Buenos Aires.
- Assistant coach Deon Davids and head coach Rassie Erasmus have stressed the game will be treated as a full Test and not a warm-up.
- Coaches will control minutes and intensity for returning players to restore match fitness rather than push them to play full, unmanaged games.
- South Africa’s selection includes Siya Kolisi, Eben Etzebeth, Lood de Jager and Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu with Morné van den Berg and Handré Pollard listed among the replacements.
- Argentina have named a 34‑man squad that features ten uncapped players because many first-choice Pumas are unavailable, creating an unpredictable challenge as the Boks finalise combinations before the All Blacks series beginning on Aug 22.