Argentina 20-36 South Africa: Springboks win in Rugby Championship

South Africa secured a bonus-point win over Argentina in Buenos Aires to keep up the pressure on leaders New Zealand at the top of the Rugby Championship.

Tries from Jaden Hendrikse, Damian de Allende, a double from Malcolm Marx and a penalty try gave them victory.

The Springboks and All Blacks are level on 14 points with New Zealand leading on points difference (+41 v +28).

In the final round, South Africa face Argentina in Durban on Saturday after New Zealand host Australia in Auckland.

South Africa controlled the first half and led 22-6 at the break before Argentina came back in the final 15 minutes, closing the gap to two points at 22-20.

But the visitors held their nerve to secure the win.

"To come here is very hard. Argentines are very passionate people and they take pride in their rugby. For us to get a bonus point was special," said Springboks captain Siya Kolisi.

"Argentina played really well, it was a great battle. It has been tough for us and we had to pull together as a group."

Argentina skipper Julian Montoya said his side paid the price for an inconsistent performance.

"The first half, we weren't where we wanted to be in terms of defence and discipline," he said.

"In the second half our attitude was much better and we kept going. But it wasn't enough.

"We have to learn from this, you have to play for 80 minutes if you want to win against the world champions."

This article originally appeared on BBC Sport

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