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Boks grind out 17–10 win in Buenos Aires but Kolisi injury clouds result
The Springboks beat Argentina 17–10 in Buenos Aires but Siya Kolisi's hamstring injury in the 24th minute threatens his involvement in the upcoming series against the All Blacks. Cameron Hanekom's scrum try in the 63rd minute proved decisive after the Boks trailed 10–3 at half-time.
Erasmus satisfied with fitness returns despite scrappy Buenos Aires win
Erasmus says the 17-10 win over Argentina in Buenos Aires was about match fitness rather than preparation for New Zealand, with Kolisi going off injured after 25 minutes but De Jager, Etzebeth, Reinach and Feinberg-Mngomezulu all returning to action ahead of the four-Test series starting at Ellis Park on August 22.
Erasmus satisfied with fitness gains despite scrappy Buenos Aires win
Erasmus says the 17-10 win over Argentina in Buenos Aires served primarily as a match-fitness run for returning players, with attack still needing work ahead of the four-Test home series against New Zealand starting at Ellis Park on August 22.
Erasmus satisfied with Springbok character after grinding 17-10 win over Argentina
Rassie Erasmus praised his side's character after the Springboks ground out a 17-10 Rugby Championship win over Argentina in Buenos Aires, with Cameron Hanekom's fourth-quarter try proving the difference in a match that was level at half-time. Siya Kolisi left the field with a hamstring injury.
Erasmus signals end of rotation era as Boks grind out Buenos Aires win
Erasmus got the gritty away win he needed from a heavily rotated squad, but the clearest takeaway is his signal that the chopping and changing stops now — with the All Blacks series approaching, the Boks will start locking down a more settled combination.
Rassie hails Etzebeth's return to form after Buenos Aires win
Rassie Erasmus praised Eben Etzebeth's commanding 80-minute performance in the Springboks' 17-10 Rugby Championship win over Argentina in Buenos Aires.
Marshall: Just reaching a decider would be a win for the All Blacks
Marshall argues that forcing a fourth-Test decider would itself be a significant result for the All Blacks — a telling measure of how the rivalry's dynamics have shifted in South Africa's favour.
Stick backs returning Boks but warns Argentina remain 'very dangerous' despite upheaval
Mzwandile Stick has welcomed the return of Siya Kolisi, Eben Etzebeth and Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu ahead of Saturday's clash in Buenos Aires, insisting their conditioning remains sharp despite recent injury setbacks. The assistant coach praised the senior players' professionalism but cautioned against complacency facing an Argentina side missing key personnel through suspension and selection changes. Thirteen changes to the Springbok starting XV reflect squad depth rather than disruption as the world champions build towards their upcoming series against New Zealand.
Kolisi injury overshadows Springbok bench rescue in Buenos Aires
The Springboks edged Argentina 17-10 in Buenos Aires, but the victory was overshadowed by captain Siya Kolisi limping off with a hamstring injury in the 24th minute. The bench proved decisive after a laboured first-half performance saw South Africa trail 10-3, with Cameron Hanekom and Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu among the few bright spots before the replacements turned the contest.
Mallett warns: All Blacks have a plan to neutralise the Bok scrum
Mallett believes the All Blacks are tactically geared to deny the Boks their scrum dominance — making every set-piece opportunity in the upcoming series potentially match-defining.
Erasmus pleased with character as Boks grind out 17-10 win over Argentina
The Springboks ground out a 17-10 Rugby Championship win over Argentina in Buenos Aires, with Cameron Hanekom's fourth-quarter try breaking a 10-10 half-time deadlock. Erasmus acknowledged a disjointed performance from a squad carrying injury-related rust but was satisfied with the team's defensive resolve and ability to handle late pressure, while Siya Kolisi left the field in the first half with a hamstring injury.
Erasmus pleased with character as Boks grind out 17-10 win over Argentina
The Springboks ground out a 17-10 Rugby Championship win over Argentina in Buenos Aires, with Cameron Hanekom's fourth-quarter try proving decisive, as Rassie Erasmus cited character over performance with several players returning from injury.
Kolisi picks up second hamstring injury but Erasmus plays down severity
Rassie Erasmus says Siya Kolisi's second hamstring injury from the 17-10 win over Argentina does not look serious, while Andre Esterhuizen departed late with an HIA after returning from a fractured cheekbone.
Kolisi picks up second hamstring injury but Erasmus plays down severity
Rassie Erasmus says Siya Kolisi's opposite hamstring injury from the 17-10 win over Argentina does not look serious, while Andre Esterhuizen faces an HIA assessment after also leaving the field.
Kolisi hamstring blow clouds Springbok win over Argentina in Buenos Aires
The Springboks beat Argentina 17-10 in Buenos Aires but face an anxious wait on Siya Kolisi's hamstring after the captain went off injured in the first half, casting doubt on his availability for the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry opener against the All Blacks at Ellis Park.
Bomb squad rescues Boks in Buenos Aires as Kolisi hamstring blow clouds 17-10 win
The Springboks beat Argentina 17-10 in Buenos Aires to complete an unbeaten buildup to the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series, but Siya Kolisi's hamstring injury in the first half casts doubt over his availability for the opening Test against the All Blacks at Ellis Park.
Argentina Player Ratings: Who stood tall against the Boks in Buenos Aires?
Ruiz (8.5) and Wenger (8) headline a Los Pumas ratings sheet that shows how close Argentina came to something more than a 17-10 defeat — with Carreras and the bench identified as the areas that ultimately cost them.
Grobbelaar and Hanekom stand out in a scratchy Bok win over Los Pumas
Opperman's ratings from the narrow Argentina win highlight Grobbelaar and Hanekom as the standouts, but paint a broader picture of rust and underperformance across a squad returning from injury — with real implications for Rugby Championship selection.
Springboks hold World Rugby summit ahead of All Blacks series after narrow Buenos Aires win
The Springboks remain World Rugby's top-ranked side on 93.96 following their 17-10 win over Argentina in Buenos Aires, heading into the Greatest Rivalry Series against New Zealand with their number-one status intact.
Bomb Squad bails out a patchy Bok starting XV against Argentina
Planet Rugby's player-by-player ratings reveal a Bok starting XV that needed rescuing — Hanekom and Van der Merwe the exceptions — with Kolisi's hamstring scare the headline concern heading into the All Blacks series.