Erasmus content with Argentina fitness exercise

South Africa's head coach Rassie Erasmus eyes the ball ahead of the Rugby Union one-off test match between Argentina and South Africa at the Jose Amalfitani stadium in Buenos Aires on August 8, 2026. (Photo by Alejandro PAGNI / AFP via Getty Images)

South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus feels Saturday's tough game against Argentina helped get his injury-hit team back into shape ​to face the All Blacks.

The Springboks edged out a 17-10 win ‌at Vélez Sarsfield over their hosts as they welcomed back a raft of players who had been sidelined but who they hope to have ready for the four-test series against New Zealand, ​which starts in a fortnight.