Springboks v Argentina: Team line-ups, match officials, kick off time!
The Springboks will be determined to start building momentum before the World Cup as they get set to take on Argentina this Saturday.
The Springboks are coming off the back of an unconvincing win over Argentina last weekend, and will be hoping that a new-look side can make a big impression in Buenos Aires.
This Saturday’s rematch against the Pumas will kick off at 9.10pm (SA time), and is the first of three upcoming World Cup warm-up games.
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As a reminder, it also shouldn’t be forgotten that the final Springbok World Cup squad will be announced on Tuesday, 8 August at a special event taking place from 2-4pm.
It means this Saturday’s Test will be a final chance to impress for several ‘fringe players’ looking to book a ticket to France.
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How the Springboks and Argentina will line up
Springboks – 15 Damian Willemse, 14 Canan Moodie, 13 Lukhanyo Am, 12 Andre Esterhuizen, 11 Makazole Mapimpi, 10 Manie Libbok, 9 Cobus Reinach, 8 Jasper Wiese, 7 Franco Mostert, 6 Deon Fourie, 5 Marvin Orie, 4 Jean Kleyn, 3 Thomas du Toit, 2 Bongi Mbonambi (c), 1 Trevor Nyakane.
Subs: 16 Joseph Dweba, 17 Gerhard Steenekamp, 18 Vincent Koch, 19 Jean-Luc du Preez, 20 Evan Roos, 21 Herschel Jantjies, 22 Jesse Kriel, 23 Kurt-Lee Arendse.
Argentina – 15 Martin Bogado, 14 Emiliano Boffelli, 13 Lucio Cinti, 12 Santiago Chocobares, 11 Santiago Cordero, 10 Santiago Carreras, 9 Gonzalo Bertranou, 8 Juan Martin Gonzalez, 7 Santiago Grondona, 6 Pablo Matera, 5 Tomas Lavanini, 4 Pedro Rubiolo, 3 Francisco Gomez Kodela, 2 Julian Montoya (c) 1 Thomas Gallo.
Subs: 16 Agustin Creevy, 17 Joel Sclavi, 18 Eduardo Bello, 19 Guido Petti, 20 Facundo Isa, 21 Lautaro Bazan Velez, 22 Tomas Albornoz, 23 Matias Moroni.
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This Saturday’s clash will be officiated by Nika Amashukeli in a team of officials otherwise hailing from Ireland.
Matchday officials
| Argentina v South Africa Velez Sarsfield Stadium, Buenos Aires Saturday, 5 August, 2023 | Referee: Nika Amashukeli (GRU) Assistant Referee 1: Andrew Brace (IRFU) Assistant Referee 2: Chris Busby (IRFU) TMO: Brian MacNeice (IRFU) |
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Springbok record against Argentina
Played 35; Won 31; Lost 3; Drawn 1; Points for: 1215, Points against: 678; Tries scored 143, Tries conceded 64; Highest score 73-13; Biggest win 60 points. Win % 89%.
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