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South Africa beat Argentina 17-10 in tense Test
World champions South Africa beat Argentina 17-10 in a one-off Test in Buenos Aires on Saturday, extending their winning streak to 12 internationals. The Springboks survived a frantic finish as Argentina's Matias…
The Story in Brief
World champions South Africa beat Argentina 17-10 in a one-off Test in Buenos Aires on Saturday, extending their winning streak to 12 internationals. The Springboks survived a frantic finish as Argentina's Matias Moroni knocked on with the tryline open after the hooter.
Argentina led 10-3 early but South Africa levelled before halftime through winger Edwill van der Merwe's try. No. 8 Cameron Hanekom's second-half try proved the difference. Both teams now prepare for home series: South Africa play New Zealand, Argentina face Australia.
The Indian Opinion
Argentina's improvement is real, but calling it a 'moral victory' ignores their inability to finish when it mattered. The Pumas had chances – a 10-3 lead, a late 15-phase attack – but poor execution let them down. South Africa, despite an off day, showed ruthless efficiency. The real test for Argentina will come against Australia: can they turn narrow defeats into wins?
Source: hindustantimes.com
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