South Africa Wins Rugby Championship Title

The Springboks secured their first Rugby Championship title since 2019 with a commanding 48-7 victory over Argentina at Mbombela Stadium. South Africa dominated the match with tries from Aphelele Fassi (2), Pieter-Steph du Toit (2), Cheslin Kolbe, Malcolm Marx, and Jesse Kriel, while Argentina managed only one try from Tomás Albornoz. A crucial turning point came when Argentina's Pablo Matera received a red card, leaving Los Pumas at a disadvantage. This win avenged South Africa's previous narrow defeat to Argentina and solidified their position atop the Rugby Championship standings with 24 points, ahead of the All Blacks and Argentina. Eben Etzebeth made history by becoming the most-capped Springbok and the winningest player in the team’s history. The Springboks' clinical performance showcased their strength and tactical prowess, setting a high bar for their competitors.