2025 Rugby Championship: South Africa vs. Argentina – ARN Guide
buenos Aires – As preparations intensify for the 2025 Rugby Championship, the historic rivalry between South Africa and Argentina takes center stage. The Springboks and Los Pumas are poised for compelling clashes, building on a head-to-head record overwhelmingly favoring South Africa.
The fixture consistently delivers fierce competition, holding meaningful weight for both teams’ championship aspirations and Rugby World Cup seeding. For Argentina, victories against South Africa remain a key benchmark of progress, while the Springboks aim to maintain their dominance and solidify their position as a global rugby powerhouse. This guide provides a complete overview of the rivalry, ancient results, and what to expect in the upcoming 2025 Championship.
Historical Dominance
South Africa currently leads the head-to-head record with 33 wins, compared to Argentina’s 4. There has been 1 draw between the two nations. Their first meeting dates back to November 9, 1996, with South Africa securing a 46-15 victory in Buenos Aires.
Here’s a record of recent matches:
* Aug 12, 2023 - Argentina 34-31 South Africa (Johannesburg, ZA)
* Jul 29, 2023 – South Africa 39-16 Argentina (Johannesburg, ZA)
* Aug 18, 2012 - South Africa 27-06 Argentina (Cape Town, ZA)
* Aug 19, 2008 – South Africa 63-09 Argentina (Johannesburg, ZA)
* Oct 14, 2007 – South Africa 37-13 Argentina (Paris, FR)
* Nov 05, 2005 - Argentina 23-34 South Africa (Buenos Aires, AR)
* Dec 04, 2004 - Argentina 07-39 South Africa (Buenos Aires, AR)
* june 28, 2003 – South africa 26-25 Argentina (Port Elizabeth, ZA)
* June 29, 2002 – South Africa 49-29 Argentina (springs, ZA)
* Dec 12, 2000 – Argentina 33-37 South Africa (Buenos Aires, AR)
* nov 16, 1996 – Argentina 21-44 South Africa (Buenos Aires, AR)
* Nov 09, 1996 - Argentina 15-46 South Africa (Buenos Aires, AR)
* Oct 15, 1994 – South Africa 46-26 Argentina (Johannesburg, ZA)
* Oct 08, 1994 – South Africa 42-22 Argentina (Port Elizabeth, ZA)
* Nov 13, 1993 – Argentina 23-52 South Africa (Buenos Aires, AR)
* Nov 06, 1993 – Argentina 26-29 South Africa (Buenos Aires, AR)
(Crédito Foto: Los Pumas)
