A late penalty could have won them the game, but South Africa can still win the title if they get one point from the return match next week.

Rassie Erasmus admitted that he had gambled by leaving key players at home ahead of their Rugby Championship defeat against Argentina.

Argentina ended South Africa's unbeaten run with a thrilling 29-28 win in their Rugby Championship match at Estadio Unico Madre de Ciudades on Saturday. Replacement fly-half Manie Libbok missed a penalty goal attempt from 35 metres in the last minute which would have secured the title for South Africa,