Get ready for a clash of titans as the Springboks aim to clinch the Rugby Championship title in a high-stakes showdown against Argentina. Set in the iconic Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, this Saturday's match is not just a game, but potentially a historic moment for South Africa. With the Springboks sitting precariously one point ahead of New Zealand, a victory here would mark their first ever back-to-back championship wins. The stakes couldn't be higher, and with a massive South African fan presence expected in London, the atmosphere is set to be electric. Catch the action live on Sky Sports in the UK, or stream via FloSports in the US.
The playing field is level, or so says Damian de Allende, Springboks' stalwart centre.
"We’ve played here a few times, and although it’s neutral ground for both teams, we are expecting Argentina to have a good support base as well, so it’s going to be a proper Test match,"
he commented. Despite the ease of travel and lack of jetlag, de Allende dismisses any notions of a home ground advantage in London, ensuring that the match remains an even contest.
The South African squad sees minimal changes with Ox Nche stepping into the starting lineup as the loosehead prop, joining forces with Malcolm Marx and Thomas du Toit in the front-row. The bench welcomes back Grant Williams, Jesse Kriel, and Bongi Mbonambi, adding depth and experience for this crucial match-up.
On the flip side, Argentina's lineup sees a significant reshuffle after their heavy defeat last week in Durban. Head Coach Felipe Contepomi has injected fresh blood with seven changes, aiming to revitalize his team and challenge the Springboks head-on. The new arrangement includes Geronimo Prisciantelli stepping in as fly-half, with Simon Benitez Cruz orchestrating the game from scrum-half.
South Africa team: 15 Damian Willemse, 14 Cheslin Kolbe, 13 Canan Moodie, 12 Damian de Allende, 11 Ethan Hooker, 10 Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, 9 Cobus Reinach, 8 Jasper Wiese, 7 Pieter-Steph du Toit, 6 Siya Kolisi (c), 5 Ruan Nortje, 4 Eben Etzebeth, 3 Thomas du Toit, 2 Malcolm Marx, 1 Ox Nche.
Argentina team: 15 Santiago Carreras, 14 Bautista Delguy, 13 Justo Piccardo, 12 Santiago Chocobares, 11 Juan Cruz Mallia, 10 Geronimo Prisciantelli, 9 Simon Cruz Benitez, 8 Santiago Grondona, 7 Marcos Kremer, 6 Pablo Matera, 5 Pedro Rubiolo
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Get ready for a clash of titans as the Springboks aim to clinch the Rugby Championship title in a high-stakes showdown against Argentina. Set in the iconic Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, this Saturday's match is not just a game, but potentially a historic moment for South Africa. With the Springboks sitting precariously one point ahead of New Zealand, a victory here would mark their first ever back-to-back championship wins. The stakes couldn't be higher, and with a massive South African fan presence expected in London, the atmosphere is set to be electric. Catch the action live on Sky Sports in the UK, or stream via FloSports in the US.
The playing field is level, or so says Damian de Allende, Springboks' stalwart centre.
"We’ve played here a few times, and although it’s neutral ground for both teams, we are expecting Argentina to have a good support base as well, so it’s going to be a proper Test match,"
he commented. Despite the ease of travel and lack of jetlag, de Allende dismisses any notions of a home ground advantage in London, ensuring that the match remains an even contest.The South African squad sees minimal changes with Ox Nche stepping into the starting lineup as the loosehead prop, joining forces with Malcolm Marx and Thomas du Toit in the front-row. The bench welcomes back Grant Williams, Jesse Kriel, and Bongi Mbonambi, adding depth and experience for this crucial match-up.
On the flip side, Argentina's lineup sees a significant reshuffle after their heavy defeat last week in Durban. Head Coach Felipe Contepomi has injected fresh blood with seven changes, aiming to revitalize his team and challenge the Springboks head-on. The new arrangement includes Geronimo Prisciantelli stepping in as fly-half, with Simon Benitez Cruz orchestrating the game from scrum-half.
South Africa team: 15 Damian Willemse, 14 Cheslin Kolbe, 13 Canan Moodie, 12 Damian de Allende, 11 Ethan Hooker, 10 Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, 9 Cobus Reinach, 8 Jasper Wiese, 7 Pieter-Steph du Toit, 6 Siya Kolisi (c), 5 Ruan Nortje, 4 Eben Etzebeth, 3 Thomas du Toit, 2 Malcolm Marx, 1 Ox Nche.
Replacements: 16 Bongi Mbonambi, 17 Jan-Hendrik Wessels, 18 Wilco Louw, 19 RG Snyman, 20 Kwagga Smith, 21 Grant Williams, 22 Manie Libbok, 23 Jesse Kriel.
Argentina team: 15 Santiago Carreras, 14 Bautista Delguy, 13 Justo Piccardo, 12 Santiago Chocobares, 11 Juan Cruz Mallia, 10 Geronimo Prisciantelli, 9 Simon Cruz Benitez, 8 Santiago Grondona, 7 Marcos Kremer, 6 Pablo Matera, 5 Pedro Rubiolo