- Argentina shock world champions South Africa in 29-28 win
- Los Pumas closing in on unlikely first Rugby Championship title
Flyhalf 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 on Saturday.
The world champion Springboks, who had the chance to win the game with a late penalty from flyhalf Manie Libbok that was missed, lead the table with 19 points from second-placed Argentina on 14 points ahead of a final meeting between the sides in Nelspruit next Saturday where the title will be decided.
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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2024/sep/22/argentina-stun-south-africa-to-keep-rugby-championship-hopes-alive
Author : Reuters
Publish date : 2024-09-22 00:47:42
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