South Africa will compete against Argentina at Twickenham in London on October 4 as part of the Rugby Championship. This marks only the second instance of a match being played outside the traditional territories. The Springboks, the current champions, have previously achieved formidable victories at this venue.
World champions South Africa will face Argentina at London’s Twickenham Stadium in their Rugby Championship match, according to the announcement made by SANZAAR. This significant matchup is scheduled for October 4 and marks the conclusion of the annual championship that involves Argentina, Australia, South Africa, and New Zealand. This will be only the second time a Rugby Championship game is held outside of the traditional venue territories, the first being Argentina’s match against Australia in London in 2016.
As the reigning holders of the Rugby Championship, South Africa returns to a familiar ground, having competed in three test matches at Twickenham in the past 18 months. The Springboks achieved victories in London over England (29-20) and Wales (41-13) last year, as well as a decisive 35-7 win against New Zealand in front of an enthusiastic crowd in 2023 while preparing for their World Cup title defense.
Rassie Erasmus, the Springboks’ head coach, emphasized the enjoyable experience the team has had playing at Twickenham. He noted, “We’ve played two neutral-venue Test matches at the iconic stadium since 2023 against New Zealand and Wales, and we thoroughly enjoyed the experience, especially with the passionate crowd filling the stadium and the large contingent of Springbok supporters based in the UK.”
In summary, South Africa’s upcoming Rugby Championship match against Argentina will take place at Twickenham Stadium, a venue where the Springboks have experienced recent successes. This match not only concludes the annual championship but also showcases the growing international reach of rugby. The participation of passionate support from Springbok fans in the UK further enriches the event’s significance.
Original Source: www.france24.com
