Boks trounce Argentina to win Rugby Championship
Argentina, who trailed 27-7 at half-time, paid dearly for ill discipline.
South African Minister of sports, arts and culture Gayton Mckenzie gestures as flanker Siya Kolisi (C) lifts the trophy as he celebrates with his teammates after they won the Rugby Championship following their match between South Africa and Argentina at Mbombela Stadium on September 28, 2024. Picture: PHILL MAGAKOE / AFP
MBOMBELA - South Africa scored seven tries to trounce Argentina 48-7 in Mbombela on Saturday and win the Rugby Championship for a second time.
The Rugby Championship title is heading to South Africa! 🏆
— World Rugby (@WorldRugby) September 28, 2024
The Springboks add another piece of silverware to their trophy cabinet 👏 pic.twitter.com/L38Phtm5D8
Argentina, who trailed 27-7 at half-time, paid dearly for ill discipline with flanker Pablo Matera having a yellow card changed to red and brothers Mateo and Santiago Carreras sin binned.
Scorers:
Springboks 48 (27) – Tries: Aphelele Fassi (2), Pieter-Steph du Toit (2), Cheslin Kolbe, Malcolm Marx, Jesse Kriel. Conversions: Jaden Hendrikse (2), Handre Pollard (3). Penalty goal: Hendrikse.
Argentina 7 (7) – Try: Tomas Albornoz. Conversion: Albornoz.
Read the full match report here.