Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick admits that Argentina’s looming presence in the FIFA World Cup final has crossed his mind, warning that a soccer triumph could inject dangerous momentum into Los Pumas ahead of their rugby clash in August.
Dominant Springboks were able to clinch the Rugby Championship title in fine style with seven tries to win 48-7 against Argentina at a fully-packed Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit in the final round of this year’s Rugby Championship on Saturday. With that win, the Springboks claimed the Rugby Championship title for the first time since 2019.
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi said the team would play for Eben Etzebeth – who will become the most capped Springbok of all time with 128 Tests – and to make the entire country proud when they line up against Argentina in Nelspruit on Saturday (17:00). The Boks hope to clinch the Rugby Championship title which
Springbok loose forward Kwagga Smith emphasised the importance of the team sticking together and playing for one another as they attempt to register their fifth win a row in the Rugby Championship and secure their first title since 2019 when they line up against Argentina in Santiago del Estero on Saturday, saying the hosts will