Moerat is enjoying a breakout season with the Boks, having made regular appearances for them over the campaign, while this will be his third match as captain.

South Africa prepares to face Argentina in crucial Rugby Championship matches over the next eight days. Captained by Salmaan Moerat, the Springboks aim to secure their fifth southern hemisphere title with a strong performance on the road and at home.

Tomas Albornoz kicked a penalty 11 minutes from the end to hand Argentina a thrilling 29-28 victory over South Africa and keep their hopes of winning the Rugby Championship alive in a blisteringly hot Santiago del Estero.

Argentina ended South Africa's unbeaten run with a thrilling 29-28 win in their Rugby Championship match at Estadio Unico Madre de Ciudades on Saturday. South Africa had conceded only five tries in winning their first four matches in the southern hemisphere championship.

Fly-half Manie Libbok misses a kick from virtually in front of the posts to win the game in the last minute. Read more at straitstimes.com.

South Africa have two chances to win the Rugby Championship over the next eight days but are wary of a dangerous Argentina and first and foremost concentrating on putting in an efficient away performance on Saturday,

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