second year in the Rugby Championship Argentina will be hoping to make enough of an impact to achieve their first ever win in the four team tournament.
After drawing with the Springboks last year coach Santiago Phelan will be hoping to emulate that performance and perhaps sneak a win to get their Rugby Championship campaign off to a good start.
The fact that South Africa are at home in Soccer City, Johannesburg should make that task all the more harder. Also, tomorrow is a special Nelson Mandela sports commemoration day so the Pumas will have to face that “Madiba Magic” which has brought together the Rainbow Nation so often in the past. Get Instant Access Online Now
Coming into the competition last year they definitely had a point to prove, and they definitely show they belong in this competition. They did well and were competitive throughout the campaign. “Obviously we can’t make too much of their performances against England because that was their second stringers that played. They’ve been together for a long time now. They will be well-prepared, and it definitely won’t be an easy game or an easy campaign.
While much of the focus has been on the scrum this week, De Villiers has confidence in his pack matching the famous Bajada scrum.
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This weekend sees the start of the second Rugby Championship and all eyes will be on Soweto come Saturday afternoon as South Africa open their campaign against Argentina.
Argentina battled well in the inaugural tournament last year but a first win in the Championship escaped them. The closest they came was against the Springboks when they drew 16-16 in Mendoza. But despite their lack of a victory, the Pumas drew widespread admiration for their displays in the Championship.
But this year, passion will count for nothing if they do not get that maiden victory. Their form in the lead-up to the tournament has been mixed. They fell to back-to-back Test losses to England in June, though admittedly both teams were playing with weakened sides, but managed to find some swagger when they defeated a New South Wales Barbarians side 29-27 and then 58-12.
However, the Springboks will be an all together different proposition. Heyneke Meyer is now in his second term as South Africa boss and the honeymoon period is definitely over. Meyer’s team will now be judged by results and any argument they are still finding the right blend ahead of the 2015 World Cup is likely to fall on deaf ears.
South Africa hosted the Quadrangular Tournament in June and they eased past Italy 44-10, Scotland 30-17 and Samoa 56-23 to take the competition. They look to be finding their rhythm and a general understanding under Meyer but the forthcoming tournament will test their mettle.
South Africa – Player to Watch: Adriaan Strauss has the potential to be the next John Smit for the Springboks. A physical and efficient hooker, Strauss has got the nod over Bismarck du Plessis which is testament to his huge ability. You better get used to seeing Strauss at No.2 for the Boks as he looks set to be staying there for a while.
South Africa – Team News: Meyer has made two changes to the side that beat Samoa in the final game of the Quadrangular tournament. Duane Vermeulen gets the nod at No.8 while Juandre Kruger is named in the second-row. With Vermeulen and Kruger in the side, Flip van der Merwe drops to the bench to make way for the lock while the No.8 starts in place of the injured Pierre Spies. And joining Van der Merwe on the bench are experienced duo prop Gurthro Steenkamp and scrum-half Fourie du Preez. The No.9 last played for the Springboks during the 2011 World Cup while Steenkamp turned out against England in 2012.
After drawing with the Springboks last year coach Santiago Phelan will be hoping to emulate that performance and perhaps sneak a win to get their Rugby Championship campaign off to a good start.
The fact that South Africa are at home in Soccer City, Johannesburg should make that task all the more harder. Also, tomorrow is a special Nelson Mandela sports commemoration day so the Pumas will have to face that “Madiba Magic” which has brought together the Rainbow Nation so often in the past. Get Instant Access Online Now
Coming into the competition last year they definitely had a point to prove, and they definitely show they belong in this competition. They did well and were competitive throughout the campaign. “Obviously we can’t make too much of their performances against England because that was their second stringers that played. They’ve been together for a long time now. They will be well-prepared, and it definitely won’t be an easy game or an easy campaign.
While much of the focus has been on the scrum this week, De Villiers has confidence in his pack matching the famous Bajada scrum.
Watch Rugby South Africa vs Argentina Live Streaming 2013 at Johannesburg Stadium, 17 August 2013 Online. Welcome to watch South Africa vs Argentina live streaming RUGBY match . You can easily watch the live action of South Africa vs Argentina match on your pc/laptop or even on mobile device. Do not wait to access this HD link, when the game is mostly over and you will get live scores and highlights. We will bring you live Rugby match, live Rugby scores, live updates throughout the match of all the major plays and tries. All the matches are being streaming here; just catch the game from your desktop or laptop Internet at home or anywhere. So, Catch the South Africa vs Argentina live streaming online broadcast on Channel nine, nine network,Fox Sports, Fox Tell,sports4, CBS, HD4, Espn, fox sports & Fox Network. All these channels are available here with extra 3500 High Quality TV (***No pay per view required***) just sign up & enjoy!
This weekend sees the start of the second Rugby Championship and all eyes will be on Soweto come Saturday afternoon as South Africa open their campaign against Argentina.
Argentina battled well in the inaugural tournament last year but a first win in the Championship escaped them. The closest they came was against the Springboks when they drew 16-16 in Mendoza. But despite their lack of a victory, the Pumas drew widespread admiration for their displays in the Championship.
But this year, passion will count for nothing if they do not get that maiden victory. Their form in the lead-up to the tournament has been mixed. They fell to back-to-back Test losses to England in June, though admittedly both teams were playing with weakened sides, but managed to find some swagger when they defeated a New South Wales Barbarians side 29-27 and then 58-12.
However, the Springboks will be an all together different proposition. Heyneke Meyer is now in his second term as South Africa boss and the honeymoon period is definitely over. Meyer’s team will now be judged by results and any argument they are still finding the right blend ahead of the 2015 World Cup is likely to fall on deaf ears.
South Africa hosted the Quadrangular Tournament in June and they eased past Italy 44-10, Scotland 30-17 and Samoa 56-23 to take the competition. They look to be finding their rhythm and a general understanding under Meyer but the forthcoming tournament will test their mettle.
South Africa – Player to Watch: Adriaan Strauss has the potential to be the next John Smit for the Springboks. A physical and efficient hooker, Strauss has got the nod over Bismarck du Plessis which is testament to his huge ability. You better get used to seeing Strauss at No.2 for the Boks as he looks set to be staying there for a while.
South Africa – Team News: Meyer has made two changes to the side that beat Samoa in the final game of the Quadrangular tournament. Duane Vermeulen gets the nod at No.8 while Juandre Kruger is named in the second-row. With Vermeulen and Kruger in the side, Flip van der Merwe drops to the bench to make way for the lock while the No.8 starts in place of the injured Pierre Spies. And joining Van der Merwe on the bench are experienced duo prop Gurthro Steenkamp and scrum-half Fourie du Preez. The No.9 last played for the Springboks during the 2011 World Cup while Steenkamp turned out against England in 2012.
