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South Africa win after surviving late Argentina surge

World champions South Africa withstood a 15-phase post-hooter attack to edge Argentina 17-10 in a tense one-off Test in Buenos Aires on Saturday and stretch a winning streak to 12 internationals. Pumas substitute wing Matias Moroni sobbed as the final whistle blew after he knocked on a pass with the tryline at his mercy. After […] The post South Africa win after surviving late Argentina surge appeared first on The Namibian .

The Namibian8 Aug 2026, 09:56 pm
South Africa win after surviving late Argentina surge

World champions South Africa withstood a 15-phase post-hooter attack to edge Argentina 17-10 in a tense one-off Test in Buenos Aires on Saturday and stretch a winning streak to 12 internationals.

Pumas substitute wing Matias Moroni sobbed as the final whistle blew after he knocked on a pass with the tryline at his mercy.

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After poor recent form by Argentina, losing at home to Scotland and England in the Nations Championship, they showed vast improvement against the record four-time world champions.

South Africa captain and flanker Siya Kolisi, whose return from injury lasted only 25 minutes before limping off, said the Test turned out as he expected.

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Originally published by The Namibian on 8 Aug 2026, 09:56 pm. View original article
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