| Argentina (6) 20 |
| Tries: Moroni, Penalty Con: Boffelli Pens: Boffelli (2) |
| South Africa (22) 36 |
| Tries: Hendrikse, Marx (2), de Allende, Penalty Cons: Willemse, Steyn (2) Pen: Willemse |
South Africa swept to the highest of the Rugby Championship with a bonus level win over Argentina in Buenos Aires.
Tries from scrum-half Jaden Hendrikse, centre Damian De Allende, a double from hooker Malcolm Marx and a penalty attempt proved sufficient for victory.
The Springboks are above New Zealand on head-to-head document with one spherical of matches left.
They face Argentina in Durban on Saturday of their ultimate sport after New Zealand host Australia in Auckland.
South Africa managed the primary half and led 22-6 on the break earlier than Argentina got here again within the ultimate quarter-hour, closing the hole to 2 factors (22-20).
However the guests held their nerve to safe the win.
“To return right here could be very laborious. Argentines are very passionate individuals and so they take pleasure of their rugby. For us to get a bonus level was particular,” mentioned Springboks captain Siya Kolisi.
“Argentina performed rather well, it was a fantastic battle. It has been powerful for us and we needed to pull collectively as a gaggle.”
Argentina skipper Julian Montoya admitted his aspect paid the worth for an inconsistent efficiency.
“The primary half we weren’t the place we needed to be when it comes to defence and self-discipline,” he mentioned.
“Within the second half our angle was a lot better and we stored going. But it surely wasn’t sufficient.
“Now we have to study from this, you must play for 80 minutes if you wish to win in opposition to the world champions.”
