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.

Jesse Kriel of the Springbok in action 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.

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

A group still led by Pablo Matera will have to match South Africa today. The visitors are without four of their regular starting five at the back of the scrum - if Argentina can get on top of that remodelled group at the breakdown and dominate the lineout, a shock could very well be on the cards.

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.