Two-try Kolisi sets up red-hot Boks
Jantjies scores 19 points as Pumas lose their cool and Springboks go level with All Blacks
Salta — The Springboks scored five tries to thump Argentina 41-23 in the Rugby Championship on Saturday, punishing the indiscipline that cost the Pumas a red card for lock Tomas Lavanini. The victory, the Springboks’ first away after four home wins, lifted SA level with title holders New Zealand on nine points apiece after two rounds. SA top the log on points difference — SA are +40 and New Zealand +26 — Australia have one point and Argentina none. It was the first away victory since Allister Coetzee succeeded Heyneke Meyer as SA coach at the beginning of last season, ending six consecutive defeats on the road. Coetzee said planning and conditioning were key factors in taming the Pumas. "We changed our travel plan to Salta this year, preparing for two days in SA before flying to Argentina on Wednesday, which is our rest day," he explained. All that was left for the Springboks to do when they arrived in Salta less than two days before the match was light training, he said. "I think a...
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