Springboks beat Pumas to claim Rugby Championship title
Fullback Aphelele Fassi and flanker Pieter-Steph du Toit have scored two tries each as dominant South Africa claimed the Rugby Championship with a comprehensive 48-7 victory over Argentina at a festive Mbombela Stadium.
Wing Cheslin Kolbe, hooker Malcolm Marx and centre Jesse Kriel also crossed for tries as the hosts bullied Argentina in the scrum on Saturday and ran the visitors ragged with the inventive backline play they have introduced into their game this season.
Argentina’s only try came via flyhalf Tomas Albornoz and they were not helped by yellow cards for wing Mateo Carreras and fullback Santiago Carreras, and a 20-minute red card for flanker Pablo Matera as they lost their discipline under pressure.
There was double cause for celebration as lock Eben Etzebeth became the most capped Springbok on his 128th appearance, going past the record of Victor Matfield, as the world champions finished with 24 points in the table, eight more than runners-up New Zealand.
Argentina finished third on 14 points, with Australia propping up the table on just five points after only managing to win one of their six matches.
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