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Stats & facts: The historic numbers behind Argentina’s famous win

Check out these statistics and facts about history created following Argentina’s stirring 25-15 win over the All Blacks on Saturday.

Bosch secures dramatic win for Sharks

Curwin Bosch kicked a last-gasp penalty in stoppage time as the Sharks snatched a thrilling 34-33 win over Griquas in Kimberley on Friday.

The Cheetahs celebrate their win over the Bulls

Cheetahs still considering legal route

The Cheetahs believe local franchises should earn the right to play in the PRO16, while the union is still considering legal action if they don’t get the desired outcome from negotiations with SA Rugby.

Everitt: Super Rugby Unlocked going down to wire

Sean Everitt says it’s paramount that the Sharks stay within touching distance of the Vodacom Bulls in terms of log points so that there’s little separating them when the Currie Cup starts.

Kiwis, Aussies launch Super trans-Tasman competition

Rugby Australia and New Zealand Rugby have confirmed a six-week trans-Tasman tournament will take place next year following their respective domestic Super Rugby competitions.

Alberts back for Lions

The inclusion of Willem Alberts is one of five changes to the Lions lineup for Saturday’s clash with the Pumas at Ellis Park.

Cheetahs hope for Steyn boost

Frans Steyn has been included in the Cheetahs starting lineup for their Vodacom Super Rugby Unlocked clash with the Stormers in Cape Town on Saturday.

‘It felt like England didn’t respect us’

Flank Pieter-Steph du Toit has pinpointed the feeling when he first thought South Africa would go on to win the World Cup final against England last year.

Two rookies in England side to front Georgia

Jack Willis and Max Malins will make their Test debuts for England in their Autumn Nations Cup encounter with Georgia at Twickenham on Saturday.

EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - OCTOBER 23: Duhan van der Merwe of Scotland makes a break to score his sides 5th try after being fed a pass from Finn Russell during the warm up match between Scotland and Georgia ahead of the Guinness Six Nations tournament at Murrayfield Stadium on October 23, 2020 in Edinburgh, Scotland. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Duhan, Weir start for Scotland

Duhan van der Merwe and Duncan Weir have been included in Scotland’s run-on XV for their Autumn Nations Cup opener against Italy in Florence on Saturday.