Test Rugby

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.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 14: Pumas players celebrate after winning the 2020 Tri-Nations rugby match between the New Zealand All Blacks and the Argentina Los Pumas at Bankwest Stadium on November 14, 2020 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

Highlights: Argentina vs New Zealand

A passionate Argentina outfit orchestrated one of rugby’s biggest-ever boilovers, beating the All Blacks for the first time in history.

‘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.

Tri-Nations and Autumn Nations Cup teams

Before making your Superbru predictions, check out all the teams for this weekend’s Tri-Nations and Autumn Nations Cup Tests.

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.

Wales captain reaches Test milestone

Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones will make his 150th Test appearance when his team open their Autumn Nations Cup campaign against Ireland in Dublin on Friday.

The Springboks lineup for the national anthem

Bok rankings gap widens

The Springboks have extended their lead at the top of the World Rugby rankings despite not playing a Test match since last year’s World Cup final.

SA Rugby eyes 2021 home Tests

SA Rugby president Mark Alexander has confirmed they are in discussion with World Rugby to gain permission to arrange at least three Tests before the Boks play the Lions next year.

Jake: SA rugby getting best of both worlds

Jake White has highlighted the benefits of the top franchises playing in the northern hemisphere, while retaining the opportunity for the Boks to still annually face the All Blacks.