South Africa and Argentina are both still in the hunt for a rare Rugby Championship title as the two sides prepare to meet again in Mbombela.

Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu of the Springboks during the South Africa national men’s rugby official team photograph at Southern Sun The Cullinan on September 06, 2024 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo

Argentina edged South Africa 29-28 on Saturday to take the Rugby Championship into the final week; South Africa are seeking their first title since 2019 while Argentina have never won before; watch li

Argentina has kept its hopes of winning the Rugby Championship alive by edging world champion South Africa 29-28 to temporarily deny the Springboks their first title since 2019.

Manie Libbok’s missed penalty with a minute remaining meant that Argentina continued their excellent Rugby Championship campaign by adding a win over South Africa to their record victory over Australia and triumph in New Zealand earlier in the tournament.

Jasper Wiese of the Springboks during the Castle Lager Rugby Championship match between South Africa and New Zealand at Emirates Airline Park on August 31, 2024 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo b

Argentine players celebrate after winning the rugby union Championship match between Argentina's Pumas and South Africa's Springboks.

Tomas Albornoz kicked a penalty 11 minutes from the end to hand Argentina a thrilling 29-28 victory over South Africa and keep their hopes of winning the Rugby Championship alive in a blisteringly hot Santiago del Estero.

Influential Argentina loose forward Marco Kremer will miss the crucial Rugby Championship match against South Africa due to a knee injury. His absence is a significant blow as Argentina needs a bonus point victory to claim the championship.