Argentina v South Africa LIVE: Latest team news and updates from Springboks clash
(Getty)ArgentinaandSouth Africacontinue a busy period of international action with an intriguing clash in Buenos Aires. This encounter serves as something of a warm-up for theSpringbokswith four Tests to come. . .
(Getty)ArgentinaandSouth Africacontinue a busy period of international action with an intriguing clash in Buenos Aires. This encounter serves as something of a warm-up for theSpringbokswith four Tests to come against New Zealand asthe Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series launches, a mouthwatering new venture. Rassie Erasmusand his side dare not overlook a Pumas team with the ability to exploit even the very best – though the hosts are heavily depleted by injury and unavailability. It makes the task tall for Felipe Contepomi’s side, though theywill count on fervent home support as ever. Back in the Springboks ranks areSiya Kolisi,Eben Etzebethand Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu and Erasmus is again able to examine his depth – which will be required as the world champions look to keep their outstanding recent record intact over the next six weeks. Follow all of the latest from the international clash with our live blog below:Argentina's odd yearThe pausing of the Rugby Championship to allow South Africa and New Zealand’s series to go ahead has left Argentina with a slightly strange year. The Pumas have already played three times at home in the Nations Championship and are still to welcome Australia to South America for a two-Test tour straddling the end of August. To be fair, they are spreading the love, too, with six different venues for their six home matches – today, we’re in the Estadio Jose Amalfitani, the usual home of Velez Sarsfield in Buenos Aires. Harry Latham-Coyle8 August 2026 18:35Argentina player given four-match ban for intimidating referee after England defeatBack, then, to today’s fare, and Argentina are without their first-choice fly half: Tomas Albornoz serves the first of a four-match suspension levied this week after intimidating Angus Gardner following the narrow defeat to England. Harry Latham-Coyle8 August 2026 18:25All Blacks battle past StormersAnd here is how New Zealand got underway, with a scrappy, spirited encounter against the Stormers eventually settled by a late surge. Harry Latham-Coyle8 August 2026 18:15Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry schedule, kick-off times and how to watch South Africa vs New ZealandHere’s the full itinerary ahead for the Springboks and All Blacks, who kicked off their tour in Cape Town last night. Harry Latham-Coyle8 August 2026 18:10The deeper significance behind South Africa and New Zealand’s Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry seriesIt’s set to be a busy six weeks as South Africa and New Zealand collide in a proper tour for the first time in 30 years. There’s plenty going on with the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series, which is laden with history and dripping in narrative around the game’s future:Harry Latham-Coyle8 August 2026 18:00Argentina vs South AfricaArgentina and South Africa collide as a busy period of Test action continues with an intriguing encounter in Buenos Aires. This fixture is very much not the main event of the Springboks’ summer but meetings between these two have tended to deliver of late, and though the hosts are depleted, an entertaining affair could be in store. Kick off is at 8pm BST. (David Davies/PA Wire)Harry Latham-Coyle7 August 2026 13:42