Argentina Defeats South Africa 29-28 in Rugby Championship

Argentina achieved a thrilling 29-28 victory over South Africa, keeping their Rugby Championship hopes alive. The match, held in boiling temperatures in Santiago del Estero, saw South Africa establish an early 17-point lead before Argentina mounted a comeback, scoring four tries. Flyhalf Tomas Albornoz kicked a crucial penalty with 11 minutes remaining, while South Africa missed a late opportunity to secure the win with a penalty from Manie Libbok. The victory marks Argentina's historic achievement of defeating all three of their championship opponents at least once in a single tournament. The next match between the two teams will determine the championship title, with South Africa leading the standings by five points. Argentina's captain, Julian Montoya, expressed pride in the team's resilience and execution of their game plan.