2017 Rugby Championship
Argentina vs. South Africa
Estadio Padre Ernesto Martearena Salta, Argentina
Saturday, 26 August 2017
Kick-off is at 21h30 CAT
Pascal Gaüzère (France) Argentina will take on South Africa in the 2017 Rugby Championship match at the Estadio Padre Ernesto Martearena on Saturday. Los Pumas were defeated 37-15 by South Africa at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth last weekend. The defeat left Argentina placed fourth on the tournament standings without a single point. They are behind third-placed Australia, who were defeated by New Zealand, on points difference. Meanwhile, South Africa's Springboks will be hoping to record back to back victories against Argentina. The victory took the Boks to second spot on the Rugby Championship standings with four points. They are only a point behind log leaders New Zealand, who defeated Australia last weekend. Argentina and South Africa have met 25 times since 1993. The latter have won 22 matches compared to Argentina's two wins. Head-to-Head Argentina - 2 South Africa - 22 Draw - 1 Form Guide Argentina - L,L,L,W,L South Africa - L,W,W,W,W Argentina vs. South Africa - Key Stats 487 - Argentina have scored 487 points against South Africa. 894 - South Africa have scored 894 points against Argentina. 2016 - Argentina's last win over South Africa was on 27 August 2016. Los Pumas won 26-24 in the 2016 Rugby Championship match in Salta. 1 - Argentina have beaten South Africa once at home. 10 - South Africa have won 10 matches in Argentina against Los Pumas.