2018 Rugby Championship

Bovidae

I've only seen the highlights but the Arg backs really exposed the SA defence out wide, as Eng did too.

Looking ahead to the NZ and Aust games, SA will be abrasive up front but their wingers only look good with the ball.

I'm surprised the ABs aren't asked to play in Mendoza or Cordoba. Much tougher to win up there.

MiketheSnow

Well played Argentina.

No one saw that coming.

Also rans in the summer to worthy winners here.

Stargazer

Springboks: Duane Vermeulen called in as reinforcement

Rassie Erasmus, who gave a frank assessment of his side’s “embarrassing performance” against Argentina on Saturday, has wasted no time taking action.

According to reports, Duane Vermeulen has been drafted in to join the squad for the Rugby Championships as the Springboks embark on the Australasia leg of the competition. The Boks will have a week off before travelling to Brisbane to play Australia and then darting across to Wellington for a clash against the rampant All Blacks.

Rapport said over the weekend that Vermeulen will join the side for the New Zealand Test. Prior to the competition, it was understood that the player would miss the Rugby Championship because of his contractual obligations with Japanese club side, the Kubota Spears.

According to reports, though, Vermeulen will be released as Erasmus looks for ways to engineer an upset.