Boks trounce Argentina to win Rugby Championship

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28 September 2024 | 17:52

Argentina, who trailed 27-7 at half-time, paid dearly for ill discipline.

MBOMBELA - South Africa scored seven tries to trounce Argentina 48-7 in Mbombela on Saturday and win the Rugby Championship for a second time.

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.

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