Conquerors of Wales and All Blacks carry plenty for high-flying South Africans to be wary of
Argentina head coach Mario Ledesma. Picture: REUTERS/ISSEI KATO
That change comes at scrumhalf where the experienced Tomas Cubelli makes way for Felipe Ezcurra. Cubelli was replaced by Ezcurra in the 68th minute of that match and is absent from the match-day 23. Like the Boks, Los Pumas have seen limited action since the last Rugby World Cup. In their last game they beat Wales 33-11 in Cardiff after having drawn 20-20 with them a week earlier.
Los Pumas, however, were far more composed and ruthless in the second clash. Though they lost their shape in the second half they did secure 57% of the overall possession and 62% of the territory.
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