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South Africa survive Argentina scare to win 17-10 in Buenos Aires
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…
The Story in Brief
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.
The Indian Opinion
The narrative of Argentina as a pushover after recent losses to Scotland and England has been punctured. Against a near-full-strength South Africa, they matched the world champions for 63 minutes with a depleted side. One dropped pass separated them from a famous draw. The real test for the Boks' depth comes against New Zealand in two weeks. How quickly will Kolisi recover?
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