The world champions are back in action this weekend! Fresh off landing in South America, the Springboks have shifted gears as they prepare for a high-stakes standalone Test against Los Pumas at Estadio José Amalfitani on Saturday, 8 August.
Currently riding an incredible 11-match winning streak, Rassie Erasmus’s charges are taking nothing for granted. Beyond extending their dominance, Saturday’s clash serves as a vital proving ground for key returning stars like captain Siya Kolisi, Eben Etzebeth, and playmaker Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu to bank essential minutes ahead of the looming four-Test series against New Zealand.
When is the Team Announcement?
Springbok head coach Rassie Erasmus will officially unveil his matchday 23 at 11:30 SAST on Tuesday, 4 August.
Predicted Springbok Lineup vs Los Pumas
Here is how the Boks could line up in South America to balance squad rotation with match sharpness:
- Starting XV:15 Aphelele Fassi, 14 Ethan Hooker, 13 Canan Moodie, 12 André Esterhuizen, 11 Edwill van der Merwe, 10 Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, 9 Herschel Jantjies, 8 Cameron Hanekom, 7 Ben-Jason Dixon, 6 Siya Kolisi (c), 5 Lood de Jager, 4 Eben Etzebeth, 3 Zachary Porthen, 2 Johan Grobbelaar, 1 Gerhard Steenekamp.
- Bomb Squad / Substitutes:16 Jan-Hendrik Wessels, 17 Boan Venter, 18 Wilco Louw, 19 Cobus Wiese, 20 Marco van Staden, 21 Elrigh Louw, 22 Morné van den Berg, 23 Quan Horn.
(If selected as predicted, veteran stars Handré Pollard, Cobus Reinach, and Thomas du Toit would be rested for this fixture.)
Fixture Information
- Match: Argentina vs South Africa
- Date: Saturday, 8 August 2026
- Kick-off Time: 21:00 SAST
- Venue: Estadio José Amalfitani, Buenos Aires
