Argentina snatched victory from the jaws of defeat, ending South Africa's unbeaten run with a dramatic 29-28 win in the Rugby Championship. Replacement fly-half Manie Libbok missed a crucial penalty in the dying seconds that would have secured the title for the Springboks.
SANTIAGO DEL ESTERO, Argentina - 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.
They will have to beat South Africa with a bonus point in a return match in Mbombela next Saturday and prevent the Springboks securing any points. Centre Jesse Kriel added another try and Pollard kicked the conversion and a penalty as South Africa seemed to take control. Scrum-half Cobus Reinach scored a try for the Springboks shortly before the end of a frenetic first half with Argentina leading 26-22 at the break.
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