Morgan Bolton THE LAST time the Springboks faced Argentina, a matchday team consisting largely of squad-based players beat the Pumas 24-18.
That match, played on August 17 at Loftus Versveld in preparation for the 2019 World Cup campaign, afforded coach Rassie Erasmus an opportunity to test his depth and strength for world rugby’s premier tournament.
Lood de Jager, captain Siya Kolisi, Cobus Reinach, Elton Jantjies, Jesse Kriel, Sbu Nkosi, Wilco Louw, Marco van Staden, Kwagga Smith and Frans Steyn – all of whom will play tomorrow at Nelson Mandela Stadium in Gqeberha (kick-off 7pm) – were part of the 23 that beat the Pumas then.
Moreover, Damian Willmese, Eben Etzebeth, Malcolm Marx, Trevor Nyakane, Vincent Kock and Hershel Jantjies – also selected for this clash – were all a part…