South Africa vs. Argentina Rugby: Fast Facts To Know
South Africa vs. Argentina Rugby: Fast Facts To Know
The Rugby Championship continues as South Africa takes on Argentina. With a long-time rivalry match on the horizon, here are some facts on the two teams!
The Springboks and the Los Pumas are facing off once again in the Rugby Championship. In a matchup that is sure to bring the action, drama, anticipation and honestly all of the best feelings for a Rugby fan, this will be the sight to see.
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Kickoff is set for 11:10 ET on Saturday, Sept. 27 so with competition quickly approaching, there are some things to know about these two powerhouses getting ready to take the pitch.
Both teams come into this contest with something to prove. For Argentina, the Los Pumas are looking to defeat every opponent in the Rugby Championship at least once. For South Africa, the Springboks are hoping to continue their winning streak against Argentina, currently having won nine of the ten previous contests.
It’s going to be another eventful matchup in the last two rounds of the Rugby Championship! Here’s some fast facts to know about the Springboks and Los Pumas.
A Rivalry For The Ages
It goes without question that the Springboks and Los Pumas have a long-winded and deeply rooted rivalry. The Rugby Championship provides plenty of fuel for the fire to keep the significance of this rivalry alive for Springboks and Los Pumas fans everywhere. South Africa has won nine of the last ten men’s Tests against Argentina. The Springboks in the most recent meeting, won 48-7 which is the largest win for either team throughout the last decade of the fixture.
Keeping A Hot Streak Alive
Argentina looks to keep its winning ways and hot streak alive heading into the final two rounds of the Rugby Championship. Currently having won three of the last five men’s Tests, Los Pumas is currently looking to take back-to-back wins for the first time since they defeated the Springboks on Sept. 21, 2024. Los Pumas have set quite the goal for the Rugby Championship. On the opposite side, the Springboks have won four of the last five Tests at HollywoodBets Kings Park in Durban. South Africa has won its past three matches in the Rugby Championship at the venue.
The Players To Watch For
The Springboks and Los Pumas both have players to watch in the upcoming contest. For Los Pumas, Mateo Carrenas is the guy to watch. Carrenas has crossed the gainline on 82% of his 34 carries in the Rugby Championship in 2025. Tomas Alboronoz is also a player to watch for Argentina. Alboronoz has scored one try in each of his last two Tests, scoring 21 points in total across that frame. For the Springboks, Aphelele Fassi will be the player to watch. Fassi will hope to break his scoring drought after not scoring a try in his last four Tests. Fassi has scored a try in his three career Tests against Argentina.
South Africa Vs. Argentina Kickoff Time
In the 2025 Rugby Championship, South Africa vs. Argentina kicks off at 11:10 a.m. ET / 5:10 p.m. SAST on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at Hollywoodbets Kings Park, Durban.
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