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Mallett: Boks were reasonably fortunate

What NICK MALLETT had to say on SuperSport about the Springboks’ 24-18 win over Argentina at Loftus in Pretoria on Saturday.

Trevor Nyakane won’t miss World Cup flight

In 2013 Trevor Nyakane was sent home and dropped from the Springboks’ squad because of issues with his discipline. But in 2019 he will anchor South Africa’s scrum at the World Cup in Japan, writes JOHN GOLIATH.

Five Boks who must make their mark

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has suggested this Saturday’s Test against Argentina will be ‘make or break’ for some World Cup hopefuls. CRAIG LEWIS picks five who will have plenty to prove.

Last chance saloon for Cup hopefuls

Marcell Coetzee and several others will have the chance to perform in the final Test before the Springboks depart for the World Cup, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Rassie’s dilemma: Cotton wool or continuity?

While several first-choice players deserve a break others may benefit from a run against Argentina in the final friendly before the team departs for the World Cup, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Key strengths bode well for Boks

Winning the Rugby Championship can only bode well for Rassie Erasmus’ men, who appear to be conditioned and primed to enter the World Cup with a winning chance, writes former Bok hooker JAMES DALTON.

Three key points from past weekend

CRAIG LEWIS identifies some of the good, the bad and the ugly to take away from the final round of the Rugby Championship.

Player ratings: Nyakane, Pollard tops for Boks

The Springboks clinched the Rugby Championship title with a convincing win over Argentina. JOHN GOLIATH rates the Boks following their triumph in Salta.

Argentina vs Boks: The duels that matter

The Springboks go in search of their first Rugby Championship crown when they take on Argentina in Salta on Saturday. JOHN GOLIATH looks at some of the battles that could be key to winning the war.