Argentina vs. South Africa: Key Battles to Watch

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Published: August 23, 2013

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Much in line with how onlookers will have expected the series to begin, South Africa’s 73-13 thrashing of Argentina last week wasn’t the most shocking result we’re bound to see in the next six weeks.

However, it was only 12 months ago that the Pumas lost in South African territory before earning their first and only point of the Rugby Championship with a 16-16 draw back in their native Mendoza.

Now back at the Estadio Malvinas Argentinas this weekend, Santiago Phelan’s men will aim to replicate, if not better that result, although the odds are extremely against such an eventuality.



Heyneke Meyer’s Springboks will be all the wiser as a result of last year’s upset and have only improved since then, viewed largely as the one side who can pose the most likely obstacle in New Zealand’s claiming of another tournament triumph.

Following the very satisfying result, Meyer has unsurprisingly named an unchanged side for the trip, per Sky Sports, whereas Phelan has made five changes according to Rugby365.

This Saturday, both sides will be relying on several key individual encounters to go in their favour in order for their side to emerge as victors, although the South Americans will need an altogether more bonded team effort in order to achieve such a feat.

 

Felipe Contepomi vs. Jean de Villiers

With Nicolas Sanchez stepping in at 10, the evergreen Felipe Contepomi took up residence at centre for last week’s test collapse and was easily his side’s most influential presence, scoring all 13 of their points on the night.



Unfortunately for him, his opposite number was in just as fine a form and laid the foundations for South Africa in midfield, leading just as a captain should.

When Jean de Villiers wasn’t making breaks through the petty attempts of the Argentine defence, h...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Rugby Union

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