Less than eight months after his Test debut, Romain Ntamack, 20, will start for France at the Rugby World Cup.
Sbu Nkosi dazzled but South Africa were not at their best, earning a battling win against Argentina in their Rugby World Cup warm-up.
Back in the XV and named captain for the first time, Schalk Brits is grateful for the opportunity he has been given by South...
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Rassie Erasmus has named Schalk Brits as captain for the Springboks in the last match before he selects his Rugby World Cup squad.
Siya Kolisi will play in his first Test of the year when Rugby Championship winners South Africa take on Argentina this weekend.
No team has ever won the Rugby Championship, or its previous incarnation the Tri Nations, and the World Cup in the same year.
South Africa wrapped up a long-awaited Rugby Championship triumph in style with a drubbing of ragged Argentina on Saturday.
Australia will be looking to pull off a shock by beating their trans-Tasman rivals in the Bledisloe Cup opener in Perth.
South Africa will be aided by the vast experience of Tendai Mtawarira, who will equal a Springboks record, when they take on Argentina.
Argentina have made five changes for their meeting with South Africa as Benjamin Urdapilleta prepares for an international return.
Saturday's 16-10 win over Argentina saw Australia veteran Will Genia play at the Suncorp Stadium for the last time.
Australia were comfortable winners over Argentina in Brisbane, with all but five of the hosts' points coming from Christian Lealiifano.
James O'Connor has already impressed on his return to Australia training and Michael Hooper is keen to see him deliver on the pitch, too.
In the second round of the Rugby Championship, South Africa will attempt to achieve a feat against New Zealand they have managed just twice.
Australia are welcoming back Christian Lealiifano and James O'Connor for their clash against Argentina.
Will Genia believes James O'Connor will grasp his chance if a six-year Wallabies exile comes to an end when Australia face Argentina.