# South Africa survive Argentina scare to win 17-10 in Buenos Aires

2026-08-08T22:49:55+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk

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South Africa beat Argentina 17-10 on Saturday in Buenos Aires, surviving a late surge that ended with Pumas substitute Matias Moroni dropping the ball on the tryline after the hooter. The Springboks extended their winning streak to 12 Tests. Argentina led 10-3 in the first half through a Santiago Carreras penalty and Benjamin Grondona try, but Edwill van der Merwe levelled for South Africa just before halftime. Cameron Hanekom's try in the 63rd minute proved decisive. Captain Siya Kolisi limped off in the 25th minute with a recurring hamstring injury, casting doubt on his availability for next month's Tests against New Zealand.

## Coverage

- hindustantimes.com <https://www.hindustantimes.com/sports/others/south-africa-win-after-surviving-late-argentina-surge-101786225301955.html>
- hindustantimes.com <https://www.hindustantimes.com/sports/springboks-edge-argentina-as-siya-kolisi-limps-off-with-a-recurring-hamstring-injury-101786226024257.html>

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