Saturday's Test in Salta - all the stats and facts
The Springboks have played in three Test matches against Argentina at Estadio Padre Ernesto Martearena in Salta. The first Test, in 2014, was won by the Springboks with a winning margin of two points.
Creevy to start against Springboks in Salta
Test stalwart and hooker, Agustin Creevy, will return to the Argentina pack for their final Castle Lager Rugby Championship match against South Africa in Salta on Saturday.
Focus on final berths in Women’s Interprovincials
The SA Rugby Women’s Interprovincial B Section teams will have their sights set squarely on working their way into favourable positions to earn possible final berths in two weeks’ time when they take to the field in the penultimate pool round this weekend.
Erasmus: The Pumas will be fired up on Saturday
SA Rugby's Director of Rugby, Rassie Erasmus, described Saturday’s vital Castle Lager Rugby Championship Test against Argentina in Salta as another very important opportunity to build momentum towards the Rugby World Cup in Japan.
Semi-final scramble on in Currie Cup First Division
The scramble for the three remaining semi-final spots in the Currie Cup First Division will reach boiling point this weekend as the teams take to the field with one goal in mind – to win at all costs with an eye on reaching the top four.
Boks eye Championship title, but focus on the big picture
The Springboks are under no illusions about the massive challenge they will face on Saturday when they play Argentina in the final round of the 2019 Castle Lager Rugby Championship in Salta.
Pumas will have their tails up in Salta - Mbonambi
The Springboks are preparing for a massive challenge against Argentina in Salta, and Bongi Mbonambi knows they can expect a warm welcome at the Padre Ernesto Martearena Stadium on Saturday.
Goosen, Cairns to lead SA Schools teams in U18 Int'l Series
Border hooker Jacques Goosen will lead the SA Schools team, and DHL Western Province No 8 Jarod Cairns has been appointed captain of the SA Schools A team for for forthcoming Under-18 International Series, which kicks off in Stellenbosch on Friday.
Latsha to lead Bok Women in World Cup Qualifier
Babalwa Latsha will lead the Springbok Women’s team, with Zinhle Ndawonde serving as her vice-captain for the Women’s Rugby World Cup Qualifier, which runs from Friday 9 to Saturday, 17 August, in Brakpan, Gauteng.
Proudfoot: Boks understand difficulty of Argentina challenge
The two Tests against Argentina, starting with Saturday’s challenging encounter in Salta, will provide the Springboks with more opportunities to prepare for the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan, Matt Proudfoot (assistant coach) said in Buenos Aires on Monday.