The Springboks kicked off their Rugby Championship campaign with a 32-12 victory against Argentina on Saturday, August 14. The Boks went into the game following their series victory against the British & Irish Lions last Saturday at the Cape Town Stadium.
FULL-TIME: The @Springboks scored three tries to claim a 32-12 victory against @lospumas at the Nelson Mandela Bay stadium.#RSAvARG
— SA Rugby magazine (@SARugbymag) August 14, 2021
Three tries from Aphelele Fassi, scrumhalf Cobus Reinach and the debutant Jaden Hendricks secured a victory for the Boks, who will play in Buenos Aires against Argentina next week before they face Australia and New Zealand. Elton Jantjies also added five penalties.
? Third try for the Boks, on debut by Jaden Hendrikse, off the back of a strong maul! With time running out, it’s now 32-12 to SA.#StrongerTogether #StrongerForever #RSAvARG pic.twitter.com/NyrhDPn4Mk
— Springboks (@Springboks) August 14, 2021
Meanwhile, New Zealand punished an error-filled performance from the Wallabies and scored 57 to 22 points in their Rugby Championship opener in Auckland on Saturday.
Picture: Cape { town } etc gallery
