Overview
- The Springboks host Argentina at Kings Park in Durban on Saturday at 17:10, then meet again at Twickenham the following weekend.
- Fullback Aphelele Fassi underwent surgery, prompting a short-term call-up for Willie le Roux to train with the squad through Wednesday before he returns to the Bulls.
- Rassie Erasmus added extra training days and labeled the Durban clash a must-win as South Africa aim to build on their 43-10 victory over New Zealand.
- The standings remain compressed with Australia on 11 points, South Africa and New Zealand on 10, and Argentina on 9, making bonus points pivotal over the final two rounds.
- Argentina arrive in Durban drawing confidence from their 2015 Kings Park upset, with veterans like Pablo Matera and Guido Petti among current squad links to that result.