Bok muscle vs Pumas’ passion play

 

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  1. It doesn’t matter how the Springboks play. The Pumas seem to be perpetually rebuilding. Away from home, they haven’t a hope.
  2. This is the perfect time for Jean de Villiers to return. We won’t be expecting too much. Anything beyond a solid, promising return will be a bonus.
  3. This match is all about momentum, specifically getting some. With four defeats in their past six matches, the three most recent on the bounce, winning is a habit they must desperately reclaim.
  4. The battle of the packs will be worth the price of admission alone. The Argentines treat scrummaging like it’s their birthright. We’ll know everything we need to know about Vince Koch after this.
  5. Lood de Jager may be baby-faced, but he plays like a meneer. Tomorrow is another important step in his education towards becoming a mainstay.
  6. The ‘missed chances’ refrain is becoming tiresome. The Rugby World Cup is 42 days away. Time to pull finger.
  7. You want emotion? You want drama? You want tears? Don’t miss Argentina belting out Himno Nacional Argentino, their national anthem. Sensacional!
  8. At 33 he may be long in the tooth, but Argentine playmaker Juan Martin Hernandez is rugby royalty. Butch James once called him the best player in the world. Enjoy him – he’s a treat.
  9. Time is running out for World Cup selection. Fringe players can’t afford to mess up. It adds needle to what shapes up to be a fun game.
  10. There’s some real juice on the Bok bench. Could be fun unleashing Lwazi Mvovo, Siya Kolisi, Cobus Reinach and Pat Lambie late in the game.