South Africa survived a brutal battle with Argentina to pip New Zealand to the Rugby Championship title.
The Springboks retained their crown for the first time with a narrow 29-27 win as they took over Twickenham, though really had to fight to secure success. Argentina brought a ferociously physical first-half performance to rock South Africa, needing a victory of any kind to knock the All Blacks off top spot, and take a lead at the interval. Watching on from Perth having beaten Australia earlier, New Zealand’s hopes would have been raised.
