The monumental and historic Victoria of The Pumas in Santa Fe before Australia triggered the illusion of shouting champions among rugby fans, at the same time that they lamented the penalty in the last second with which the Australians won against the Argentines in the stadium of Students of La Plata. Can those led by Felipe Contepomi consecrate themselves in the Rugby Championship? The answer is affirmative, beyond the fact that something similar to a miracle is needed.
South Africa is by several lengths the best team in the world. He has 18 points after winning the 4 games he played, 2 against Australia and 2 against New Zealand. In second place in the table are Los Pumas with 10 units. Thus, the Argentines would equal the Springboks if they win in both matches that will compete to close the championship.
What would have to be analyzed to determine the champion would be the bonus points. If Los Pumas add and the South Africans don’t, they will lift the trophy. It is worth remembering that the extra offensive unit is added if 3 more tries are converted than the rival. If they lose both, the Springboks could add a defensive bonus if they fall by seven points or less.
The first match between Argentina and South Africa will be played on Saturday, September 21, at the Estadio Único Madre de Ciudades, in Santiago del Esterofrom 6 p.m. If the locals prevail, everything will be decided as a visitor at the Mbombela stadium in the city of Nelspruit, on Saturday the 28th of this month.
“At times the team played very well and that is what gives us satisfaction. They were 67 points but the most important thing is the way in which the players were able to overcome the disadvantage and move forward,” Contepomi said second after the victory. Will you now dare to dream of the title?