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Ultimate Rugby Aug 8

Great steal from Louw at the ruck, penalty for South Africa. Touch found between the attacking 22m and halfway line.

Ultimate Rugby Aug 8

With the rain dying out during halftime, the handling is looking a lot better so far.

Ultimate Rugby Aug 8

Morne Steyn comfortably converts his first of the match.

Ultimate Rugby Aug 8

Some back and forth kicking between the teams until Le Roux chases down his own kick, to pin Argentina back in their 22m. Ball turned over and Springbok penalty. After a bit of consultation, Springboks decide to go for poles. Steyn stands over the ball for his first kick of the match.

Ultimate Rugby Aug 8

South Africa do well to hold up an Argentine maul, and eventually turn it over in the form of a scrum.

Ultimate Rugby Aug 8

The ref, John Lacey, goes upstairs to receive feedback on the brawl that took place under his nose. Not enough for him to change his call.

Ultimate Rugby Aug 8

Another penalty to Argentina for offsides. Too far to go for poles, and they fail to find touch.

Ultimate Rugby Aug 8

Pollard also restarting with a grubber, nice idea, but not getting the desired handling error they hoped for.

Ultimate Rugby Aug 8

Early penalty to Argentina on their 10m line. Sanchez lines it up, he slots it.

Ultimate Rugby Aug 8

A sneaky grubber kick off by Sanchez to get the game going.