South Africa beat Argentina to retain Rugby Championship title

After an error-strewn start, however, they trailed 13-3 and 13-10 at halftime before forward drives set up two tries by Malcolm Marx and a second for Cobus Reinach to put them 29-13 ahead.

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The mighty Springbok pack turned on the power in the second half as South Africa beat Argentina 29-27 at Twickenham on Saturday to retain the Rugby Championship for the first time, ahead of New Zealand on points difference.

The All Blacks' 28-14 bonus-point win over Australia in Perth earlier meant South Africa needed a bonus-point victory to win the title with clear water, though their overwhelming points advantage meant that any win would be enough.

After an error-strewn start, however, they trailed 13-3 and 13-10 at halftime before forward drives set up two tries by Malcolm Marx and a second for Cobus Reinach to put them 29-13 ahead.

Late scores for the Pumas made the scoreboard close but it was South Africa's day as they claimed the title for a sixth time. They and New Zealand finished on 19 points, but South Africa's points difference was plus-57 to the All Blacks' plus-eight. Australia ended on 11 points and Argentina 10.