Late tries rescue win for South Africa

South Africa came from behind with two tries in the last 10 minutes to start the 2016 Rugby Championship with a 30-23 win at home to Argentina in Nelspruit.

Late tries rescue win for South Africa

South Africa came from behind with two tries in the last 10 minutes to start the 2016 Rugby Championship with a 30-23 win at home to Argentina in Nelspruit.

Full-back Johan Goosen and number eight Warren Whiteley crossed late on to avoid a repeat of last year's shock win for Argentina in Durban, the first time the Pumas had beaten the Springboks in what is now 23 meetings between the teams.

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