Winning the breakdown battle is one of the pillars of achieving success in modern rugby, whether it be slowing opposition ball or creating quick attacking ball.And when the Springboks take on Argentina this weekend, veteran back-rower Francois Louw will go to the well for the 58th time to try and win that skirmish for SA.The Rugby Championship clash in Durban should see a return for Louw, 33, to the starting line-up after he sat out the June series win over England.The Boks battled through that series with captain Siya Kolisi at No6, a role he admits is always a challenge. Kolisi prefers to carry and defend close to the rucks, while Louw is more attuned to battling on the deck.The pair are set to play in tandem this weekend, with Louw donning the No6 jersey, where he has spent most of his Test career, and Kolisi taking on the ball-carrying No7 role.But the numbers on their backs will not alter their approach, as both players have particular strengths. Lions captain Warren Whiteley i...
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