Failed Springbok ‘gamble’ sets up rugby championship decider

Author: AFP

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus admitted that he had gambled by leaving key players at home ahead of South Africa’s 29-28 Rugby Championship defeat against Argentina at the Estadio Unico Madre de Ciudades on Saturday.

But he said the Springboks had only themselves to blame for not clinching the title in a thrilling match, which was decided when replacement flyhalf Manie Libbok missed a penalty goal attempt in the last minute.

The championship will now be decided when the same teams meet in a return clash in Mbombela on Saturday.

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