South Africa Wins Rugby Championship Title for the First Time Since 2019

September 29, 2024

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South Africa Wins Rugby Championship Title for the First Time Since 2019

South Africa claimed its first Rugby Championship title since 2019 in a dominant fashion, defeating Argentina 48-7 on Saturday. The Springboks, who have held the last two Rugby World Cup titles, had struggled to win the southern hemisphere’s top rugby competition in recent years. However, this time they led the tournament from the start and finished it with a resounding victory.

The final match saw South Africa score seven tries to Argentina’s one, showcasing their strength and skill. The win was also a special moment for lock Eben Etzebeth, who became the most capped Springbok player, with 128 test matches to his name.

South Africa’s road to the title wasn’t without a bump. Last weekend in Santiago del Estero, Argentina managed to break the Springboks’ unbeaten run with a 29-28 win. But heading into the final match, South Africa only needed a bonus point to secure the championship when they returned home.

With a lineup featuring 10 changes and several World Cup winners, South Africa led 27-7 at halftime. Despite Argentina’s attempt to make a comeback, the Springboks held strong and added three more converted tries in the final 11 minutes of the game, sealing their impressive victory.

Coach Rassie Erasmus emphasized the importance of experience in the crucial moments. “We’ve used 35 players in the Rugby Championship, but when it comes to these big games, it’s the older and calmer heads that make the difference,” he said.

South Africa’s dominant performance and ability to rotate players while maintaining top form have set them up as strong contenders for the upcoming Rugby World Cup.

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