After Argentina’s one-point loss last weekend prevented the Springboks from winning the championship, they now lead the table by five points.
That outcome put the Pumas in second position a remote possibility to win their first-ever championship, but South Africa will be satisfied with a win or perhaps a bonus point, which is awarded for scoring three tries more than your opponent or ending within seven points.
But Felipe Contepomi’s team would win based on their two wins if Argentina wins the game with a bonus point and South Africa loses without a bonus point.
In the competition this season, the Pumas have also triumphed over Australia and New Zealand.
Etzebeth to shatter appearance record Lock Eben Etzebeth, who was selected to play in his 128th game on Saturday, is poised to surpass all other players in South Africa in terms of caps.
The 32-year-old will surpass Victor Matfield, the 2007 World Cup champion who passed away in 2015.
For the team’s 29-28 loss to Argentina last weekend, the Boks coach rested a number of his most important players. He will make nine overall changes for the rematch.
