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Springboks Thrash Argentina 67–30 to Go Top of Rugby Championship

The rout lifted South Africa one point clear of New Zealand to set up a London rematch where a bonus-point win could clinch the title.

Overview

  • South Africa ran in 10 tries in Durban after a tight first half to beat Argentina 67–30 and move top of the standings.
  • Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu delivered a standout display with 37 points, including tries and nine from 10 off the tee, which reports cited as a Springbok record.
  • Rassie Erasmus downplayed Cheslin Kolbe’s first-half in-goal blunder as a “brain fart” and noted the winger’s later try and overall impact.
  • First-half indiscipline hurt the hosts, with repeated offsides and a Malcolm Marx yellow card that yielded a penalty try for Argentina.
  • The return fixture in London next week will decide the title picture, with South Africa able to secure the championship with a bonus-point victory.