Overview

• Manie Libbok and Kwagga Smith flagged Argentina’s quick, sevens‑influenced backs and strong aerial work as central contests at Kings Park on Saturday.
• South Africa must win to stay in the title race, with a return fixture at Twickenham next week potentially deciding the championship depending on results.
• Sacha Feinberg‑Mngomezulu starts at flyhalf, Libbok is named among the replacements, and Handré Pollard does not feature in the match‑day squad.
• Libbok highlighted improved goal‑kicking form — 6/7 against the All Blacks and 5/5 versus the Barbarians — and a brief that includes preserving forward energy for set pieces.
• Smith anticipates a bruising loose‑forward battle, pointing to Argentina’s mobility, turnover threat and a generally physical pack.