South Africa beat Argentina 17-10 in a hard-fought Test in Buenos Aires, but the win was tempered by an injury to inspirational captain Siya Kolisi.
Key facts
- South Africa beat Argentina 17-10 in Test rugby.
- The match was played in Buenos Aires on Saturday.
- Springboks captain Siya Kolisi suffered an injury during the game.
- Sky Sports described the result as South Africa scraping past Argentina in a thriller.
South Africa edged Argentina 17-10 in a closely contested Test match in Buenos Aires on Saturday, according to Sky Sports.
The narrow scoreline reflected a tight contest, with the Springboks described by Sky Sports as scraping past their hosts in a thriller.
The victory came at a potential cost, however, as inspirational South Africa captain Siya Kolisi suffered an injury during the match.
Sky Sports reported that the win was achieved at the possible expense of Kolisi, underlining the significance of the injury to the team’s leader.
The result keeps South Africa on the front foot, though the extent of Kolisi’s injury and any implications for future fixtures were not detailed in the available report.
Why it matters
Siya Kolisi is the inspirational captain of the Springboks, so any injury to him is a significant concern for South African rugby. A hard-fought away win over Argentina is a notable result, but it may be overshadowed by questions about their leader's fitness.
Frequently asked questions
What was the final score between South Africa and Argentina?
South Africa won 17-10 against Argentina, according to Sky Sports.
Where was the match played?
The Test was played in Buenos Aires on Saturday.
Which player was injured during the match?
South Africa captain Siya Kolisi suffered an injury during the game, according to Sky Sports.